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Psyches et Amoris ...; Galeriae Farnesianae ...; Barberinae avlae fornix

Various Artists

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a mythological scene with figures and cherubs. It features a central figure surrounded by several cherubs and mythological creatures within a dynamic composition. The cherubs are depicted with wings, bows, and arrows, floating in the sky amidst clouds. Below, a central figure stands poised amidst a turbulent group of mythological beings that include mermen and sea creatures. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of classical or Renaissance art, with detailed line work and a sense of movement captured in the figures' poses and drapery.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1693
Medium
3 works bound in 1 vol: ill: 71 engravings
Dimensions
722 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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