Jupiter embracing Cupid after Raphael's fresco in the Chigi Gallery of the Villa Farnesina in Rome 1512 - 1525

"Jupiter embracing Cupid after Raphael's fresco in the Chigi Gallery of the Villa Farnesina in Rome" is an engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi, a renowned Italian printmaker, created between 1512 and 1525. This work replicates a fresco by Raphael, depicting Jupiter, the king of the gods, embracing the god of love, Cupid. The composition is striking, emphasizing the powerful embrace between the two figures and the dramatic architectural setting. The print captures the Renaissance interest in classical mythology and highlights the skill of both Raphael and Raimondi in capturing the human form with accuracy and beauty. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Raimondi's mastery of engraving, demonstrating his ability to translate a fresco into a highly detailed and nuanced print.