Simonides and Thaisa (Shakespeare, Pericles, Act 2, Scene 2) 1825 - 1840

"Simonides and Thaisa (Shakespeare, Pericles, Act 2, Scene 2)" is an engraving by Frederick Bacon, completed between 1825 and 1840. This dramatic scene depicts a moment from Shakespeare’s Pericles, Prince of Tyre, where the character Simonides is reunited with his lost daughter Thaisa. The composition is rich in detail and features a striking contrast between the calm composure of Thaisa, seated on a throne, and the dramatic action of Simonides, kneeling in homage before her. The figures are rendered in a detailed and realistic style, typical of Bacon's work. The engraving is a fine example of the 19th-century artistic tradition of illustrating literary works. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.