Photograph of Painting, Psyche Brings a Vessel up to Venus

Name/Title

Photograph of Painting, "Psyche Brings a Vessel up to Venus"

Entry/Object ID

NU 2023.566

Description

Black and white photograph of the painting "Psyche Brings a Vessel up to Venus," by Raphael. The painting is in the triangular form of the ceiling in the Villa Farnesia, in Rome. The painting depicts Psyche bringing a vessel to Venus, as part of the Myth of Psyche, flanked by cherubs. The figures are surrounded by greenery and fruits.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

collectionsintern@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Alessandro Vasari

Role

Photographer

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Bottom right corner

Transcription

A. Vasari ROMA

Language

Italian

Material/Technique

Stamped, Embossed

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