Second Intermezzo: Hellish Creatures Prepare to Avenge Circe françois de stuers Image file name: allegorische_voorstelling_met_mogelijk_de_dauphin_gezeten_op_een_dolfijn_ef9e1b8d

Image file name: allegorische_voorstelling_met_mogelijk_de_dauphin_gezeten_op_een_dolfijn_ef9e1b8d

An Italian inscription and a coat of arms embellish the lower margin of the artwork

part of the dedication with allegorical figures can be seen

Gazing at the Sea'

Second Intermezzo: Hellish Creatures Prepare to Avenge Circe françois de stuers Image file name: allegorische_voorstelling_met_mogelijk_de_dauphin_gezeten_op_een_dolfijn_ef9e1b8dTweede intermezzo: helse wezens maken zich op om Circe te wreken, 1617 Jacques Callot In a stage setting of burning ruins and towers (a representation of hell), a large devil takes center stage, flanked by two smaller ones in the foreground. Behind them, demons are arranged in two rows on both sides, with numerous devilish creatures scattered in the air, on the water, and on the buildings in the background. Below the scene is a line of Italian text.