The Arsenal; two soldiers conversing with two women on the right as a group of soldiers look on from the left; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno' 1674

"The Arsenal," a 1674 etching by German artist Mathäus Küsel, depicts a scene from the opera "Il Fuoco Eterno." The detailed design features a grand interior space, adorned with intricately patterned columns and ceilings that are almost completely covered with weaponry, armor, and other military paraphernalia. This set design, a visual representation of the opera's setting, highlights the central theme of war and conflict, emphasizing the power of the military and the grandeur of the setting through its elaborate ornamentation. This artwork is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.