Mannen en vrouwen bidden voor een ruïne van een tempel tot Napoleon 1808

"Mannen en vrouwen bidden voor een ruïne van een tempel tot Napoleon" (1808) by Teodoro Matteini is a print that depicts a group of people, both men and women, kneeling and praying in front of the ruins of a temple. The image depicts the suffering of the people, with their hands raised in supplication. The text below the scene includes the words "Oh noi dolenti" (Oh, we who are suffering), demonstrating the despair and pain of the people. The scene suggests a historical event or narrative that has caused great distress and loss. Matteini, known for his Neoclassical style, uses delicate lines to capture the emotions of the figures, making the artwork a poignant commentary on human suffering.