Woman Seated in Room (Melancholy) 1726

"Woman Seated in Room (Melancholy)" is an etching by Anton Maria Zanetti the Elder, created in 1726. The print depicts a woman seated in a room, likely a representation of melancholy, as suggested by the title. Zanetti was known for his prints, and this work exemplifies the detailed and realistic style of the period, capturing the melancholic mood through the woman's pose and the subdued palette. The etching's inscription reveals the print was dedicated to a friend, G. Mlabach, a notable detail for art historians. The work is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.