Ontwerp voor het titelblad van het treurspel Arzases 1732

This 1732 drawing by Dutch artist Jan Punt is a design for the title page of the tragedy *Arzases*. The scene depicts a dramatic moment with a man seated on a throne, a man standing with a sword, two women kneeling in distress and a fallen man at the base of the throne. The composition is typical of 18th-century theater design with its ornate details and focus on theatrical gesture. The work demonstrates Punt's skill in capturing the emotions and drama of a theatrical scene. It is a testament to the artist's talent for capturing the essence of a play through his art.