The artwork, titled “My zenith doth depend upon a most auspicious star – from The Tempest,” is a notable piece by the artist Edmund Dulac, renowned within the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. Serving as an illustration, it is part of the illustrious series dedicated to Shakespeare’s play “The Tempest.”
In this artwork, a solitary figure, dressed in a flowing robe and holding an open book, stands atop a rocky outcrop. The figure gazes upwards, seemingly lost in contemplation, towards a vast, star-lit sky rendered in soft, ethereal hues of blue. The simplicity of the celestial expanse contrasts with the rocky foreground, emphasizing the scene’s contemplative and mystical atmosphere. The illustration captures a serene moment of introspection and connection with the cosmos, reflecting the themes of destiny and cosmic influence central to the narrative from which it draws inspiration.
