Cupid and Psyche

Italienische Grafik 1779–1810, 1800

The image depicts two figures. One figure is reclining on a bed, appearing asleep, with a full view of their face and blue wings attached to their back. The other figure is standing beside the bed, holding an oil lamp in one hand and a dagger in the other. The standing figure has long hair and is draped in a light cloth. The bed is covered with white and light blue drapery. In the foreground, there is an ornate gold vessel with rising smoke, suggesting an incense burner. The background features heavy drapery.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1779–1810
Date
1800
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache over black chalk and graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
38.7 × 29.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts two figures. One figure is reclining on a bed, appearing asleep, with a full view of their face and blue wings attached to their back. The other figure is standing beside the bed, holding an oil lamp in one hand and a dagger in the other. The standing figure has long hair and is draped in a light cloth. The bed is covered with white and light blue drapery. In the foreground, there is an ornate gold vessel with rising smoke, suggesting an incense burner. The background features heavy drapery.

Italienische Grafik 1779–1810