Cupid and Psyche
1816
Psyche creeps up on her sleeping lover, lamp in hand, terrified she'll find a monster but discovering the god of love instead. Reynolds captures the breathless tension of this mythological moment perfectly, using dramatic shadows to highlight the soft, glowing figures. Just watch out for that lamp—a single drop of hot oil is about to wake Cupid up and start a whole new drama! This specific print is an 1816 engraving by William Say, published long after Reynolds created the original painting.
- Technique
- Engraving
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