Stephano and Trinculo with Caliban 1821

"Stephano and Trinculo with Caliban," created in 1821 by Robert Smirke (1752-1845), depicts a scene from Shakespeare's play "The Tempest." The drawing features the two drunken buffoons, Stephano and Trinculo, encountering the enslaved Caliban on a rocky island. The interplay of light and shadow creates a dramatic and atmospheric scene, showcasing Smirke's talent for capturing the complexities of human nature in a single moment. This piece is a testament to the lasting influence of Shakespeare's work on artistic expression. Caliban, Trinculo, Stephano, The Tempest, Shakespeare, drawing, brown, light and shadow, dramatic.