Psyche wordt naar een berg gedragen c. 1530 - 1560

This engraving, made by the Master of the Die, depicts Psyche being carried to a mountain, a scene laden with symbolic weight. We see Psyche, the embodiment of the soul, seated and forlorn, as she's conveyed to what she believes is her doom. This procession is not merely a physical journey, but a symbolic passage from life to death, mirroring ancient sacrificial rites. Consider the figures accompanying her; their grief a testament to the profound loss, evoking similar scenes in antiquity where maidens were offered to appease mythical beasts. This motif of sacrifice transcends eras, echoing in tales like Andromeda's plight. Such narratives, deeply embedded in our collective memory, resonate with primal fears and hopes. The image stirs within us a recognition of humanity's eternal struggle with fate, engaging us on a subconscious level. It reminds us that these stories are not just relics of the past, but living echoes that shape our understanding of life, death, and the enduring power of the human spirit.