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Psyche carried away by Zephyrus
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Psyche carried away by Zephyrus

Meester van de Dobbelsteen · c. 1530 - c. 1560 · engraving; intaglio printmaking technique; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Psyche is carried away in her sleep by Zephyrus (the personification of the west wind). To the right, Psyche's arrival at Amor's palace. Italian text in two cartouches in the lower margin. Numbered twice in the lower left: 6.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printZephyrus carries Psyche awayPsyche falls asleep in a meadow
Credit linePsyche meegevoerd door Zephyrus. c. 1530 - c. 1560. Meester van de Dobbelsteen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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