Michael Philip I

German, fl. 1652 - 1687

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The sculpture depicts two mythological figures embracing in a dynamic pose. The male figure appears to be lifting the female figure, both displaying muscular forms. The male figure wears a helmet with wings, resembling Mercury or Hermes. Both figures are nude, with the male figure sporting a winged sandal. The sculpture is monochrome, likely marble, with intricate anatomical detailing. The figures stand on a pedestal above the viewer.
Michael Philip I, Mercury Abducting Psyche, 1652, black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown and grey wash heightened with white, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.778

Mercury Abducting Psyche

Michael Philip I · 1652 · black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown and grey wash heightened with white ·  Accession ID  2012.92.778