Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss

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Psyche falls asleep infinitely by falling into a trap set by Aphrodite who was angry at her for hurting her son Eros. Eros later recovers and finds his wife Psyche. He revives her by using his power, in this case, represented as his kiss.

Sculpted by Antonio Canova (1757 – 1822) in 1787. Marble - H. 1.55 m; L. 1.68 m; D. 1.01 m. Entered in Louvre Museum in 1824. Photo of the sculpture from https://museoteca.com/r/en/work/2185/canovaantonio/psycheranimeeparlebaiserdelamourpsycherevivedbycupidskiss_/!/

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    Antonio Canova
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    Louvre Museum
  • publisher place
    Paris, France