The Temple of Mirth (BM 1889,0118.10)
Summary
Frontispiece to 'The Wit's Magazine', i. 1784. The interior of the temple, Mirth seated on a raised seat holding a book; she wears classical draperies and her hair is wreathed with vine leaves. On each side of her is a row of worshippers: on the left men hold their sides with laughter, one lies on the floor; on the right men and women jest together coyly, a lady looks at a man from behind her fan. Behind Mirth are two pictures, one (left) of Don Quixote with Sancho Panza and Rozinante, the other (right) Falstaff standing with shield and sword. On each of the two side walls are three busts in niches; on the right are 'Vol[taire]' and 'Stern[e]'. 1 Feb 1784
Etching and engraving
Tags
Date
1784
Source
British Museum
Copyright info
public domain
