Jupiter Bringing Water of the Styx to Psyche

About this work

This image shows a dramatic scene with a muscular man holding a winged woman in one arm. A giant eagle with a snake-like tail is perched nearby, while a bearded figure with wild hair looks on. Clouds swirl around them, and a small barrel sits on the ground. The whole scene is carved into the paper with fine lines, giving it a textured look. The woman’s name is Psyche, and the man is Jupiter, a god from ancient myths. They’re near the Styx, a river from the underworld, which explains the eerie mood. Next, check out how this was made using engraving.