Allegorie van de poëzie 1745

This 1745 engraving by an anonymous artist depicts "Allegorie van de poëzie" (Allegory of Poetry). The work presents a female figure, likely representing the muse of poetry, holding a cello and standing in a landscape. Three cherubs in the sky above play musical instruments, a metaphor for the power and influence of music on poetry. The image is framed by a decorative border in the Rococo style. The intricate design of the border and the overall composition of the artwork create a visually rich and engaging experience for the viewer. This engraving can be found at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.