Psyche Going to Dress 1786

"Psyche Going to Dress" is a stipple engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi, a renowned Italian artist who was a master of the technique. The print, created in 1786, depicts the Greek mythological figure Psyche, who is being dressed by two attendants. The scene is rendered in delicate detail, with soft, flowing lines and a sense of intimacy, showcasing Bartolozzi's skillful use of stipple technique, a process that uses thousands of tiny dots to create tonal variations and a smooth, almost velvety finish. The work is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.