H Beard Print Collection
1716
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1716
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a stage set designed for an opera in 1716. It’s a Baroque print by Ferdinando Galli Bibiena. The work is called “A View of the stage in the Theatrical Festival entitled the Angelic Victory of Alcina.” The opera is named Alcina. The print captures the stage setup for a festival tied to the story. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.