Photograph of Painting, Mercury Brings Psyche up to Olympus

Name/Title

Photograph of Painting, "Mercury Brings Psyche up to Olympus"

Entry/Object ID

NU 2023.558

Description

Black and white photograph of the painting "Mercury Brings Psyche up to Olympus" by Raphael. The painting is in the triangular form of the ceiling in the Villa Farnesia, in Rome. The painting depicts the god Mercury carrying Psyche up to the Mount Olympus. The image is flanked by images of greenery and fruits.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

collectionsintern@numulosgatos.org

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Painting

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Width

7-1/2 in

Length

9-1/2 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Good