Mercury carrying Psyche to Olympus, after Raphael's composition in the Villa Farnesina, Rome 1520s - 1530s

This engraving, created by Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio in the 1520s-1530s, depicts the mythological story of Mercury carrying Psyche to Olympus. The print is a reproduction of Raphael's fresco in the Villa Farnesina in Rome, highlighting the Renaissance fascination with classical mythology. Caraglio's masterful use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and volume, further accentuating the muscular forms of Mercury and the delicate features of Psyche. This artwork, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the world of Renaissance art, showcasing the intricate interplay between sculpture, painting, and printmaking.