The Indian Emperor, or, The Conquest of Mexico, Act 4, scene 4 1792

"The Indian Emperor, or, The Conquest of Mexico, Act 4, scene 4" (1792) by Robert Dodd is an etching depicting a scene from the play "The Indian Emperor" by John Dryden. The scene is set in a grand hall with a group of actors performing on a stage, watched by an audience in the foreground. The print captures a moment of dramatic tension, evident in the actors' gestures and the play's title, which suggests themes of conquest and power. This 18th-century print exemplifies the popularity of theatrical scenes as artistic subjects.