The Festival of Psyche, with Mercury from a set of Mythological Subjects after Giulio Romano 1684 - 1692
giulioromano
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, textile, sculpture
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drawing
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abstract painting
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dog
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textile
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possibly oil pastel
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text
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handmade artwork painting
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oil painting
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fluid art
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cupid
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acrylic on canvas
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fruit
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underpainting
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sculpture
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painting painterly
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painting art
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decorative-art
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watercolor
"The Festival of Psyche, with Mercury" is a tapestry woven between 1684 and 1692, based on a design by Giulio Romano. It depicts the myth of Psyche and Cupid, with Psyche being celebrated by the gods on Mount Olympus. The tapestry is a large-scale work, measuring 12 feet by 18 feet and 4 inches. It is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The design is characteristic of Romano's High Renaissance style, with detailed figures and a rich use of color and light.
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