Clara leidt Julie in de armen van haar geliefde St. Preux 1782

This etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, titled "Clara leidt Julie in de armen van haar geliefde St. Preux", depicts a scene from the novel "Julie, or the New Heloise" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The artwork, dated 1782, captures the moment when Clara introduces Julie to her beloved Saint-Preux, a young man who is about to leave for the French colonies. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small but detailed piece, showcasing Chodowiecki’s masterful use of line and detail to create a compelling narrative. This sentimental scene highlights the complexities of love and loss, making it a compelling piece for lovers of 18th-century literature and art.