Marriage of Cupid and Psyche
- Artist
- Pompeo Batoni
- Date
- 1756
- Style
- Rococo
- Genre
- Mythological painting
"Marriage of Cupid and Psyche" by Pompeo Girolamo Batoni is a captivating mythological painting that showcases his technical prowess in mythological themes. Executed in rich oil on canvas, the work exudes elegance characteristic of the Rococo style, with delicate details and harmonious compositions. This piece reflects Batoni’s mastery in blending myth with a refined aesthetic, appealing to the numerous foreign visitors on their "Grand Tour" to Rome who admired his allegorical and mythological paintings.
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