Cupid and Psyche

Cupid and Psyche (1840) is a work in marble by Irish sculptor Edward Ambrose (1814-1890). The sculpture was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1852 and was subsequently purchased by Crawford Art Gallery through its Gibson Bequest Fund in 1920.

The story of Cupid and Psyche is take from the Latin novel Metamorphoses, written in the 2nd century AD by Apuleius. Psyche was a beautiful girl and Cupid, the son of Venus, fell hopelessly in love with her. When night came, Cupid visited Psyche, and he said that he would visit her every night but could not show his appearance to her. On this condition, she was allowed to live in a magnificent palace. Psyche’s sisters, jealous of her prosperity, talked Psyche into peeking at her lover, saying that he was a monster and that she should kill him. This scene represents the moment when Cupid’s real beauty is revealed to Psyche; taken by surprise, she dripped some hot wax onto his shoulder, waking him. He immediately disappeared. Psyche was desperate and set out in search of her lost love going through a lot of trials. Eventually they rejoined and got married. Psyche was made immortal and consecrated Goddess of Soul.

I make the figures with marble, a resistant material, which allows the figure to be exposed even outdoors and look even more beautiful over the years.

The statue helps people calm down, not impatient, not hasty. It reminds us there are many difficulties and sadness outside but if we just think about all the goodness, just smile and you will feel the life much easier.

Our figures are made by hand using high quality natural marble stone therefor each piece is unique and may slightly be different in shape and color.

★ Can be placed in the living room, garden, bonsai office, bedroom, bookstore, study, library, store, desk, car.

★ Gift idea for your friends and family, for those who are struggling, tired, depressed.

Material: natural marble

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