This sculpture depicted the story of Cupid and Psyche. Psyche was considered the most beautiful woman in the world, and the goddess Venus was jealous of her beauty. So, goddess Venus sent Cupid to make her fall in love with a hideous human being, but instead, Cupid fell in love with her. Venus then sent Psyche to the underworld to retrieve Persephone’s beauty ointment but forbade her to open it. Psyche could not resist; she looked into the flask and fell into a deep sleep. Only Cupid’s kiss woke her up.

            Psyche stretched her arms above her head, with grace and elegance, to touch Cupid, and Cupid, with care, held Psyche’s head. Their bodies display symmetry, smooth lines, and graceful movements.