Mercury and the Graces
1550
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1550
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows three figures in a wooded scene. One person sits on the ground, half-turned away, holding a bundle. Another stands nearby, reaching out to touch their shoulder. The third figure leans in, holding a branch with flowers. The background has trees and vines, and the whole scene is drawn with fine, detailed lines. The figures look like they’re part of a story, not just a regular scene. The text at the bottom says it’s about "Louis and Maia’s son, and Charites," which might mean this is a mythological scene. If you like this style, look up Carracci, Agostino.
