Le Imagini de i Dei de gli Antichi 1571

"Le Imagini de i Dei de gli Antichi" is a 1571 engraving by Vincenzo Cartari. It depicts three winged cupids engaging in playful activities. One cupid wrestles a staff from another, while the third scoops up water with a long-handled scoop. The scene is set in a bucolic landscape with rolling hills and a flowing river. The engraving is part of a larger work that explored the mythology of the ancient world. It was likely intended for a popular audience seeking to understand the intricacies of ancient gods and goddesses through visual and textual explanations.