Milon en Chloë 1771

This etching, "Milon en Chloë," was created by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki in 1771. The print depicts the scene from the Greek novel "Daphnis and Chloe", where Milon is a young shepherd and Chloë is a young shepherdess, seated outdoors with a rustic fence and a ladder behind them. The etching is a fine example of Chodowiecki's work and captures the romantic sentiment of the story. The image is filled with details, like the lush foliage and the small objects around the figures, which give the work a sense of realism. The overall effect is one of tranquility and intimacy, reflecting the natural beauty of the scene.