Francesco Rosaspina (Italian, Montescudo 1762–1841 Bologna), After Francesco Albani (Italian, Bologna 1578–1660 Bologna), Amorini Celebrate the Rape of Proserpine, 1805–12. Engraving and etching, incomplete proof impression, oval image: 22 1/8 x 27 in. (56.2 x 68.6 cm) sheet (trimmed within platemark): 24 3/8 x 29 7/8 in. (61.9 x 75.9 cm). Gift of Junius S. Morgan, 1923; 23.106.61 © 2000–2016 The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 

This complex reproductive engraving was made after Albani's best-loved painting, dated about 1640. Proserpine is being carried off to the underworld by Hades, who has fallen in love with her after being struck by one of Cupid's arrows. The amorini, or cherubs, dance to celebrate the power of love. The impression was printed despite the fact that numerous areas of the plate were incomplete. 

This work is exhibited in the "Unfinished: Thoughts Left Invisible" exhibition, on view through September 4th, 2016. #MetBreuer