La Matrone d'Ephese, from "Contes et nouvelles en vers par Jean de La Fontaine. A Paris, de l'imprimerie de P. Didot, l'an III de la République, 1795" 1793

"La Matrone d'Ephese" is an engraving created by Jean-Louis Delignon in 1793. The piece depicts a scene from the classic tale of the Ephesian Matron, a woman who stays in a tomb with the body of her deceased lover until she is caught by his friends. The detailed engraving is reminiscent of the neoclassical style popular in the late 18th century, often emphasizing classical themes and ideals. The artwork is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and is a prime example of Delignon's contribution to the art of printmaking.