Shakespeare The Tempest Miranda Falls in Love Postcard

Based on an 18th century engraving, this delicate scene illustrates a moment from Shakespeare’s The Tempest, capturing Miranda, Prospero, and Caliban witnessing the shipwrecked Ferdinand—a pivotal moment filled with wonder and the hint of romance. The composition is rich in emotional tension and theatrical poise: Miranda reaches forward with sympathy and awe, Prospero holds her back with a firm but tender grip, Caliban crouches by the instruments of astronomy, and Ferdinand approaches in the distance. Above, the airy figure of Ariel floats in the clouds, orchestrating the magical storm.