Medallion flanked by Melpomene and Thalia; Empty medallion flanked by the muses of mourning and comedy; Melpomene and Thalia respectively. Melpomene has a dagger in her hands; on her lap is a crown with a scepter. Thalia is holding a jester stick; there is a smiling mask at her foot. In the background; a woman with a winch under her arm points to the stage where Minerva drives out two diabolical figures. In the clouds; an angel is lauded by a putto; Melpomene (one of the Muses); 'Melpomene' (Ripa); Thalia (one of the Muses); 'Talia' (Ripa); (story of) Minerva (Pallas; Athena); Simon Fokke (mentioned on object); Amsterdam; 1747; paper; etching; h 127 mm x w 82 mm