Story of Psyche

Story of Psyche

Jacopo da Sellaio

1496

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This painting shows a scene with many figures in a landscape. There are trees, buildings, and water in the background. The figures are dressed in clothing from a long time ago. Some are standing, and some are sitting or lying down. In the foreground, there is a group of people gathered around something. It's hard to tell what's happening, but it looks like they're discussing something important. The colors used in the painting are muted, with lots of browns and greens. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Jacopo da Sellaio.

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