Eros and Psyche
Guillaume Dubufe serves up the original mythological power couple in this dreamy, circular composition. Eros, sporting massive white wings, leans in intimately to Psyche, who sits gracefully on a rocky ledge overlooking a serene lake. Notice the peacock feathers framing Psyche’s head—a cheeky nod to royalty and the divine, fitting for a mortal princess who eventually earned her immortality. The ornate gold frame, heavy with leafy motifs, wraps the scene like a precious jewel box, showcasing the polished, idealized beauty that French Academic art was famous for.