Miranda (Shakespeare, The Tempest, Act 1, Scene 2) 1784

Caroline Watson's 1784 print, "Miranda (Shakespeare, The Tempest, Act 1, Scene 2)," depicts a scene from Shakespeare's play "The Tempest". The print, created using the stipple technique, shows Miranda, Prospero, and Ariel. Miranda, the daughter of Prospero, is a central figure in the print. She is shown in a garden setting, pointing at a distant ship. Prospero, a powerful magician, is seen standing beside Miranda, holding a staff. Ariel, a spirit, is shown in the upper right corner of the print, floating in the clouds. The artwork was likely created for a wider audience, including theatergoers, who were likely familiar with the story of "The Tempest". The print is currently in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.