Monument to Johann Christian Bach 1782

This 1782 print by Francesco Bartolozzi, "Monument to Johann Christian Bach," is a tribute to the renowned composer. The artwork depicts Bach's portrait surrounded by classical elements symbolizing his musical legacy, like a cherub with a lyre and a female figure offering a wreath. The organ pipes and the sun rayed disc in the background allude to his musical artistry. This print showcases the neoclassical style and the artist's mastery in stipple engraving, a technique that uses dots to create shades and tones.