Farnesina Loggia di Psiche. 05

A crowded celestial scene where the Olympian gods are gathered around a long table set upon clouds. Jupiter and Juno preside at the center while the Three Graces hover above scattering floral wreaths, and various deities like Neptune, Hercules, and Mercury are identifiable by their attributes. The entire composition is framed by thick, decorative garlands of fruit, vegetables, and flowers.

Based on the narrative by Apuleius in 'The Golden Ass', this cycle was interpreted by Renaissance Neoplatonists as an allegory for the human soul's (Psyche) journey through earthly trials to achieve divine immortality through Love (Cupid). It reflects the synthesis of classical myth and Platonic philosophy prevalent in the circle of Raphael and his patrons.