Plate 8, from Nella Venuta 1764

"Plate 8, from Nella Venuta" is an etching by Franz Edmund Weirotter, dated 1764, and currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago. The artwork showcases a scene from the poem "Nella Venuta", with a central figure receiving a laurel wreath from a goddess, symbolizing artistic recognition. The image is part of a larger series of etchings, illustrating the poem. Weirotter's intricate linework and use of light and shadow add depth to the scene, highlighting the drama and emotion of the moment.