Légende
Psyche carried away by Zephyrus, Story of Cupid and Psyche, print, Series number, 6, 32, Psyche is carried away in her sleep by Zephyrus (the personification of the west wind). On the right, Psyche's arrival at Cupid's palace. Italian text in two cartouches in the lower margin. Numbered twice lower left: 6., The Illustrated Bartsch 44, Bartsch 44-1(2), printmaker: Master of the Dice, Italy, after design by Michiel Coxie (I), c. 1530 - c. 1560, paper, engraving, intaglio printmaking technique, engraving with plate tone, height 195 mm x width 227 mm, A detailed black and white engraving shows a reclining male figure resting on a cloud among trees at the upper left, a seated female figure in draped classical clothing on a rocky ledge below, and three standing female figures in flowing garments near a columned building to the right, one of them holding the arm of another. The scene includes ornate architectural columns and a small fountain in the middle distance, with varied foliage, rocks, and a winding path through the landscape. The image is densely crosshatched with fine linework and shows classical attire, bare feet, and flowing drapery.
Crédit
Photo12/Liszt Collection
Notre référence
LZT26A93_305
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
38.7Mo (6.5Mo) / 33.5cm x 28.9cm / 3957 x 3418 (300dpi)