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The Apotheosis of Psyche, at left accompanied by a winged Mercury, Jupiter seated at right with Poseidon, Athena and Diana behind him at left and right, coat of arms below

1831
Not on view
A circular composition

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Apotheosis of Psyche, at left accompanied by a winged Mercury, Jupiter seated at right with Poseidon, Athena and Diana behind him at left and right, coat of arms below
  • Artist: Giuseppe Beretta (Italian, Monza 1804–1904(?))
  • Artist: Andrea Appiani (Italian, Milan 1754–1817 Milan)
  • Date: 1831
  • Medium: Engraving; only state
  • Dimensions: Plate: 19 1/2 × 13 3/4 in. (49.5 × 35 cm)
    Sheet: 25 3/8 × 19 3/16 in. (64.5 × 48.7 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Harry Shaw Newman, 1941
  • Object Number: 41.97.451
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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