The Bath of Psyche 1685 - 1754

This 18th-century drawing, "The Bath of Psyche," by French artist Pierre Jacques Cazes, depicts the mythical Greek tale of Psyche's transformation into a goddess. The drawing, which is composed in black chalk, features a group of figures, including Psyche and several cherubs, in an oval format. The work is known for its delicate lines and graceful figures, which are characteristic of Cazes's style. "The Bath of Psyche" is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.