The Triumph of Painting on Parnassus 1644 - 1648

"The Triumph of Painting on Parnassus" (1644-1648) is an etching by Italian Baroque artist Pietro Testa (1612-1650). This detailed print depicts a scene with numerous figures, including a chariot driven by Apollo, god of the sun, light, music, and poetry, with the goddess Minerva alongside. The etching is set on Mount Parnassus, a mountain sacred to Apollo and the Muses, and symbolizes the triumph of the arts. The figures in the foreground, with their varied poses and expressions, draw the viewer's eye into the heart of the artwork.