Hearing 1730 - 1765

"Hearing" is an etching by Anne Claude Philippe Caylus, created between 1730 and 1765. The print depicts a female figure, likely representing the sense of hearing, playing a lute while standing on a globe with a deer beside her. This allegorical work is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Caylus was a French artist and collector, known for his contributions to the revival of etching and his interest in ancient mythology and symbolism. This print, part of a series depicting the five senses, exemplifies his artistic style and fascination with classical themes.