The New Metamorphosis, Plate 6: The Story of Cupid and Psyche
Drawings and PrintsPrints1724

By Charles Gildon|Lucius Madaurensis Apuleius|William Hogarth (British|Algerian|British)

The New Metamorphosis, Plate 6: The Story of Cupid and Psyche is a prints created in 1724 using etching and engraving; second state of two measuring sheet: 5 11/16 x 2 7/8 in. (14.4 x 7.3 cm) attributed to Charles Gildon|Lucius Madaurensis Apuleius|William Hogarth (British|Algerian|British) — now part of the Drawings and Prints collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumEtching and engraving; second state of two
Dimensionssheet: 5 11/16 x 2 7/8 in. (14.4 x 7.3 cm)
ClassificationPrints
DepartmentDrawings and Prints
Credit LineHarris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1932
Date1724

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What department houses The New Metamorphosis, Plate 6: The Story of Cupid and Psyche?

The New Metamorphosis, Plate 6: The Story of Cupid and Psyche is housed in the Drawings and Prints department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was The New Metamorphosis, Plate 6: The Story of Cupid and Psyche created?

The New Metamorphosis, Plate 6: The Story of Cupid and Psyche dates to 1724.

What material is The New Metamorphosis, Plate 6: The Story of Cupid and Psyche made from?

The New Metamorphosis, Plate 6: The Story of Cupid and Psyche is crafted from etching and engraving; second state of two.

Is The New Metamorphosis, Plate 6: The Story of Cupid and Psyche in the public domain?

The New Metamorphosis, Plate 6: The Story of Cupid and Psyche is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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