Allegorical figure appearing on clouds overhead while a group of men gathered below look up in astonishment 1728

This allegorical print, made by Claude Augustin Duflos le Jeune in the 18th century, presents a scene of divine revelation. Note how the composition is split into two distinct registers. The lower plane is dominated by the group of astonished men, while the upper plane is open to the radiant apparition on clouds. The allegorical figure is depicted with careful attention to classical form, her draped robes contributing to the sense of volume and weight. The light emanating from her and the flames she holds, create a visual hierarchy, drawing the viewer's eye upwards. This ethereal display is grounded by the earthly reactions of the men below. The use of linear hatching helps to articulate shapes, create depth, and establish a system of signs for reading the image. Through its strategic arrangement of forms, this print invites us to reflect on the dynamic interplay between the human and the divine.