Cavern of Aeolus; a cave with wind gods blowing on either side of Aeolus who sits enthroned at center; set design from 'Il Pomo D'Oro' 1668

"Cavern of Aeolus" is a set design for the opera *Il Pomo D'Oro* created by German artist Mathäus Küsel in 1668. The etching depicts a cavernous space with rock formations, arches, and four wind gods flanking a central figure, possibly Aeolus, the keeper of the winds. The central figure appears to be sitting on a throne and there is a winged figure above them in the clouds. The etching is a good example of 17th-century stage design and uses detailed linework to create a sense of depth and drama. The work is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.