Cupid and Psyche
- Artist
- Giuseppe Maria Crespi
- Date
- 1709
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Mythological painting
- Location
- Uffizi Gallery
"Cupid and Psyche" is a captivating Mythological painting that depicts the classic story from antiquity, where love conquers obstacles leading to a sacred union. Originating from Lucius Apuleius Madaurensis’s 2nd-century narrative, the tale features the divine lovers overcoming challenges to unite. The mythological theme has been favored in art since the 4th century BC, reflecting its significance across eras. The painting’s dramatic style often draws on the Baroque tradition, emphasizing emotion and movement. Its layered allegories, influenced by Neoplatonism and mystery religions, invite multiple interpretations of love, transformation, and divine intervention.
Related artworks
- Con roso by Rudolf Bauer
- Bantama by Rudolf Bauer
- Jasmine by Albert Joseph Moore
- Bay with boats by Konstantinos Volanakis
- The port of Piraeus by Konstantinos Volanakis
- On calm waters by Konstantinos Volanakis
- Eucaristia Adorata Dai Quattro Evangelisti by Palma il Giovane
- Santa Lucia by Palma il Giovane
- The three graces by Rafael Zabaleta
- St. Benedict welcomes his disciples, Maurus and Placidus by Palma il Giovane