Two ladies and two gentlemen dancing within an ornate architectural setting, a fountain at center in the background, a scene from "Talestri, Regina delle Amazzoni" 1765

This etching by Francesco Galli Bibiena, created in 1765, depicts a scene from the opera "Talestri, Regina delle Amazzoni." The work showcases Bibiena's signature style of theatrical design, featuring an elaborate architectural setting with grand arches, columns, and a fountain at the center. Four figures, two ladies and two gentlemen, are elegantly dressed in fashionable attire, engaging in a graceful dance. The intricate details of the architecture, combined with the dynamic poses of the dancers, create a sense of movement and grandeur characteristic of Bibiena's stage designs.