Plate 34: Auriga, the charioteer, falls from the chariot at center, with three horses at left 1756

Bartolomeo Crivellari's "Plate 34: Auriga, the charioteer, falls from the chariot at center, with three horses at left" is a 1756 etching that depicts the dramatic fall of the charioteer Auriga. The image shows Auriga, a figure in classical mythology associated with the constellation Auriga, tumbling from his chariot as three horses rear up in alarm. The etching, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, captures the energy and chaos of the event, creating a sense of grandeur and wonder. The use of shadow and light, the dynamic composition, and the expressive details of the horses and the falling Auriga, all contribute to a powerful and evocative print, a testament to the artistry of Bartolomeo Crivellari.