**neoclassical sculpture depicts the story of Psyche, a beautiful mortal who falls in love with Cupid, the god of love. The sculpture portrays the moment when Cupid revives Psyche with a kiss, after she has been put into a death-like sleep by his mother, Venus, as a test of her love for Cupid. The sculpture portrays Psyche as a beautiful and graceful young woman lying on a rock. Cupid, who is portrayed as a young and handsome god, leans over Psyche and kisses her tenderly, awakening her from her slumber. The two figures are entwined in a delicate and intimate embrace, their bodies merging together in a harmonious composition. the sculpture is characterized by a high degree of technical skill and attention to detail. The figures are rendered with great realism and naturalism, with every muscle and curve of the body carefully crafted. The surface of the marble is polished to a smooth and gleaming finish, giving the sculpture an almost lifelike quality.** - Upscaled by <@1089902069894369320> (fast)
neoclassical sculpture depicts the story of Psyche, a beautiful mortal who falls in love with Cupid, the god of love. The sculpture portrays the moment when Cupid revives Psyche with a kiss, after she has been put into a deathlike sleep by his mother, Venus, as a test of her love for Cupid. The sculpture portrays Psyche as a beautiful and graceful young woman lying on a rock. Cupid, who is portrayed as a young and handsome god, leans over Psyche and kisses her tenderly, awakening her from her slumber. The two figures are entwined in a delicate and intimate embrace, their bodies merging together in a harmonious composition. the sculpture is characterized by a high degree of technical skill and attention to detail. The figures are rendered with great realism and naturalism, with every muscle and curve of the body carefully crafted. The surface of the marble is polished to a smooth and gleaming finish, giving the sculpture an almost lifelike quality.