Psyche opent de kruik met Proserpina's schoonheid c. 1530 - 1560
print, intaglio, engraving
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allegory
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narrative-art
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pen sketch
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intaglio
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old engraving style
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figuration
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11_renaissance
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italian-renaissance
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engraving
This engraving by the Master of the Dice, titled "Psyche opent de kruik met Proserpina's schoonheid" (c. 1530-1560), depicts a scene from the myth of Psyche and Cupid. Psyche, a mortal woman, is shown receiving a jar from Cupid, the god of love. The inscription in Italian below suggests that the jar contains Proserpina's beauty. The engraving showcases intricate detail and the use of line to create a sense of depth and emotion, typical of the Northern Renaissance style. This artwork is currently in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
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