Graphic from adhesive tape no. 15 of the princely waldeck court library in arolsen. Motif: angelica vincitrice di alcina, opera by johann joseph fux (music), pietro pariato (libretto), first performed in 1716 for the birth of prince leopold on a stage on two islands in a pond in the favorita park near vienna. Stage design by giuseppe galli di bibiena. Act ii, scene iv, on the left a rock with flames, in the middle the large sea monster that was supposed to devour angelica. After it has disappeared, the ships arrive. Date: 1716.
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