Plate 7: Pluto in a niche, holding a bident, with Cerberus next to him, from "Mythological Gods and Goddesses" 1526

This 1526 engraving by Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio depicts Pluto, the god of the underworld, standing in a niche. He holds a bident, a two-pronged spear, in his raised right hand. His left leg is bent and his left hand is held at his side. At his feet sits Cerberus, the three-headed dog who guards the gates of Hades. This print, which is part of a series of 12 engravings depicting mythological gods and goddesses, showcases Caraglio's mastery of the printmaking medium and his understanding of classical mythology. This engraving is part of a larger set of artwork titled, "Mythological Gods and Goddesses." The work is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.