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Mercury Abducting Psyche

Jan Muller, after Adriaen de Vries

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts two human figures entwined in a dynamic pose. One figure wears a helmet with wings and ankle wings, while the other figure embraces them closely. The figures are detailed and appear to be in motion. The sculpture is metallic with a gray tone finish, and it stands on a rectangular base.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1597
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
10652 × 14204 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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