Hercules, Bacchus, Pan, and another god seated on a cloud under an arch, an oval composition, from a series of eight compositions after Francesco Primaticcio's designs for the ceiling of the Ulysses Gallery (destroyed 1738-39) at Fontainebleau 1560s

This print by Giorgio Ghisi, a 16th-century Italian artist, is part of a series inspired by designs for the ceiling of the Ulysses Gallery at Fontainebleau. The scene depicts a gathering of four mythological figures: Hercules, Bacchus, Pan, and another god, all seated on a cloud under an arch. Ghisi masterfully captures the intricate details of the figures' musculature and drapery, creating a dramatic and dynamic composition. This print, and others from the series, were widely admired and copied in the 16th century, exemplifying the growing interest in classical mythology and the decorative arts.