Chardin's praise of the simple goodness of ordinary people, in such paintings as his Grace , is based on the work of what key Enlightenment figure?

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a key Enlightenment figure whose ideas about the natural goodness of humanity and the importance of emotion and simplicity in life influenced Chardin's focus on the simple, everyday moments and the inherent goodness of ordinary people in his paintings.

Chardin's Praise of the Simple Goodness of Ordinary People, in Such