A woman standing on an empty street, gazing up at the Olympian gods in the sky; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno' 1674

This etching, created by German artist Mathäus Küsel in 1674, is a set design for the opera 'Il Fuoco Eterno'. The artwork depicts a woman standing on an empty street, gazing up at the Olympian gods in the sky. The scene is framed by buildings and arches adorned with greenery, creating a sense of grandeur and spectacle. The etching showcases Küsel's mastery of perspective and detail, capturing the theatricality of the Baroque era. The image is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, NY.