Stage design with allegorical figures on a staircase; from 'L'Eta Dell'Oro' 1685 - 1695

This etching, created by Carlo Antonio Forti between 1685 and 1695, depicts a stage design with allegorical figures on a staircase. The intricate design, likely intended for a theatrical production, features a grand, layered structure, adorned with columns and arches, and floating above a cityscape. The use of clouds and ethereal figures suggests a celestial realm, possibly referencing the Golden Age. This drawing, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases the artistry and theatricality of Baroque stage design.