Cupid and Psyche

180,00 €

This limestone low-relief revisits the famous painting “Psyche and Cupid” by François Gérard, blending ancient myth with profound symbolism. Psyche, a princess of legendary beauty whose charm provoked Venus’ jealousy, embodies the human soul—a dimension highlighted by the butterfly hovering above her head, symbolizing the psyche in Greek.

At the center of the scene, Cupid, son of Venus, places his first kiss on the young girl’s forehead, unseen by Psyche. Surprised and moved, she crosses her arms over her bare chest, expressing the tenderness and fragility of nascent love.

Every detail of the low-relief (the posture, the gesture, the butterfly) reflects the finesse of the original painting while bringing to life the poetry and depth of the myth, transforming this simple moment into a timeless allegory of love and the soul.

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