A massive, weathered statue stands in the center of a vast, desolate landscape. The figure is half man, half woman, with a striking duality of masculine and feminine features, their body torn and rattling from the pain of a broken soul. They wear an elaborate 1700s costume, detailed with fine embroidery and lace, now tattered and worn, as if eroded by time. Long, flowing hair cascades down their shoulders, wild and unkempt, adding to the sense of internal turmoil. Their feet are chained to the ground, locked to the floor of stone, preventing any movement, symbolizing imprisonment. The statue’s expression is one of deep suffering, their eyes filled with sorrow, as if trapped between worlds. A large, worn cardboard sign rests against the base of the statue, reading in bold letters: ‘di vizi ricco e di virtù, do lode alla ragion, ma corro ove al cor piace: morte sol mi darà fama e riposo. ’ The wind blows softly, causing the cardboard to flutter slightly, adding a feeling of fragility and despair to the scene. The landscape around is barren and bleak, reflecting the inner desolation of the figure, as they await a release that only death can bring
