Psyche wordt bezocht door haar zusters c. 1530 - 1560

"Psyche wordt bezocht door haar zusters" (Psyche is Visited by her Sisters), an engraving by the Master of the Dice, is a detailed depiction of a scene from Greek mythology. The artwork, created sometime between c. 1530 and 1560, showcases three figures: Psyche, the young woman transformed into a butterfly and later reunited with her lover Eros, and her two sisters. The scene takes place in a classical setting with columns and architectural elements, providing a sense of grandeur and timeless significance. The engraving, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, captures the drama and emotional complexity of the myth, highlighting the longing of Psyche and the betrayal of her sisters. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds depth and expressiveness to the figures, further emphasizing the emotional turmoil of the scene.