The Tempest, Act I: Ferdinand and Miranda 1788

Samuel Middiman's 1788 engraving "The Tempest, Act I: Ferdinand and Miranda" depicts a scene from Shakespeare's play. Set on a rocky island shore, the image shows Ferdinand and Miranda, the main characters, interacting. The composition is framed by a circular border, typical of the time, with the sea stretching out in the background. This print, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of the popularity of Shakespearean illustrations during the 18th century.