Plate 4: marine gods and other cavorting figures 1635 - 1645

"Plate 4: Marine Gods and Other Cavorting Figures" is an etching created by the Italian artist Giulio Carpioni between 1635 and 1645. The print, which is part of a larger series, depicts a lively scene of mythical creatures, including a woman riding a dolphin and two putti, or cherubs, in playful embrace. The figures are rendered with meticulous detail, highlighting Carpioni's mastery of the etching technique. The artwork is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.