155:, and was a subject that repeatedly inspired neoclassical painters, sculptors and writers of the late 18th and the early 19th centuries. The gestures of Eros, the god of love, remain measured, almost completely devoid of passion and commitment, as he kisses gently Psyche in the forehead, to her surprise, because she is unable to see him. The lines of the nude bodies reflect carefully the attention that the artist paid to their anatomy. A transparent dress covers the legs of the young woman. Psyche's expression denotes a serene but distant relaxation, as well an effort to hide her feelings. The butterfly seen above Psyche's head symbolizes the soul. The scene is able to express the deepest sensuality, while also maintaining a certain sense of innocence.
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