The Banquet (Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act 3, Scene 3) 1786

"The Banquet (Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act 3, Scene 3)" is a 1786 print by John Baldrey depicting a scene from Shakespeare's play Macbeth. This dramatic scene shows Macbeth and Lady Macbeth at a banquet, with a ghostly apparition of Banquo seated at the table. The scene is rendered in an 18th-century style, with a focus on dramatic lighting and detailed costumes. This print is an example of the growing popularity of Shakespeare in the 18th century and illustrates the power of visual art to bring to life dramatic moments from literature. The print is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.