A woman in labor imploring the aid of Lucina set within a decorative cartouche, from "Loves, Rages and Jealousies of Juno" 1531 - 1576

This engraving, "A woman in labor imploring the aid of Lucina set within a decorative cartouche," from "Loves, Rages and Jealousies of Juno" by Giulio Bonasone (1510-1576), depicts the Roman goddess Lucina, who was invoked to help women in labor. The scene is set in a bedchamber with a woman giving birth, surrounded by other women and attendants. The scene is framed within a decorative cartouche, typical of Renaissance art, enhancing the dramatic narrative. This print is an excellent example of the popularity of mythological subjects during the Renaissance, where artists sought to depict human emotions and stories through a classical lens.