Althaea Putting the Fatal Log on the Fire

Bernard Picart

Cleveland Museum of Art

Sepia-toned drawing of a woman in a long dress holding a piece of wood over a fire. A man with horns and another muscular man are behind her. All three figures are surrounded by trees and foliage. The woman is barefoot and wearing a headband, with her dress draped over her shoulder. She appears to be walking or turning towards the other two men. The man in front of her has horns and a long tail. The muscular man behind her has a beard and no shirt. He stands on a rock or tree stump. A small table-like object with legs holds the fire. The overall scene appears to be a forest or woodland setting.