Canoptic Prestidigitation is a monumental lithograph by Nancy Graves that showcases her signature synthesis of scientific imagery and artistic experimentation, combining vibrant color lithography with Chine collé and handmade cast paper collage on Arches paper. The work reflects Graves's lifelong fascination with natural history and ancient cultures, evoking the canopic jars of Egyptian burial rites through layered, tactile forms that seem to emerge from the surface. The intricate interplay of printed and collaged elements demonstrates her innovative approach to printmaking, blurring the boundaries between two-dimensional and sculptural expression.