Cupid and Psyche

235,00 €

Inspired by François Gérard’s celebrated painting Psyche Receiving Cupid’s First Kiss, this limestone low-relief captures a suspended moment of tenderness and symbolism. Psyche, the princess whose extraordinary beauty aroused the jealousy of Venus, embodies the human soul : a meaning reinforced by the butterfly above her head, a direct reference to the Greek word psyche.

Cupid, the son of Venus, gently places his first kiss upon Psyche’s forehead, unseen by the young maiden. Surprised and deeply moved, Psyche crosses her arms over her bare chest in a gesture of modesty, beautifully expressing the awakening of love.

The grace of the figures, the harmonious balance of the composition, and the richness of the sculpted details give this work remarkable emotional depth. Through this timeless allegory of love and the soul, the limestone low-relief offers an exceptional tribute to classical art and Greek mythology, making it an ideal piece for collectors and admirers of mythological and neoclassical art.

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