Allegorie op het treurspel 1736 - 1775

This 18th-century engraving by Jan Caspar Philips, titled "Allegorie op het treurspel," is a visually rich and symbolic work that explores the themes of tragedy and its impact. The central figure, a woman representing Tragedy, sits enthroned on a cloud, holding a shield with a mask, surrounded by cherubs and other allegorical figures. The scene is full of dramatic movement and evokes a sense of grandeur and sorrow. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides insight into the artistic and intellectual currents of the Dutch Golden Age.