Pamela schrijvend in de kleedkamer van haar meesteres 1745

"Pamela is surprised in the first Page writing on her late Lady’s dressing room." This etching by Louis Truchy from 1745 depicts a scene from Samuel Richardson's novel Pamela, a popular text that explored the themes of virtue and social class in 18th-century England. Truchy masterfully captures the moment of surprise as the male figure, likely Mr. B, enters the room where Pamela is writing, illustrating the tension inherent in the story. The engraving, now at the Rijksmuseum, utilizes the Rococo style with its emphasis on the elegance of the interiors and the refined characterization of the figures, which contributes to its enduring popularity.