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Abraham Bloemaert

Psyche Asleep

c. 1650-1760
Red chalk, on tan laid paper, laid down on cream wove card
19.5 × 31.3 cm (7.7 × 12.3 in)

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

A partial copy after Jacob Matham's engraving Cupid and Psyche after Abraham Bloemaert, published in 1607.

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