{"product_id":"cupid-and-psyche-marble-statue-wooden-base-40x34-cm","title":"Marble Statue of Cupid and Psyche on Wooden Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the marble reproduction of Cupid and Psyche, inspired by Canova\u0026#39;s masterpiece, preserved in the Louvre Museum in Paris. This sculpture immortalizes the kiss between the god Cupid and the mortal Psyche, one of the most famous love stories in mythology.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Having learned of the existence of Psyche (famous for her beauty), in the grip of jealousy, she sends her son\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCupid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;because he makes her fall in love with the ugliest and most stingy man on Earth and is covered by the shame of this relationship. The god, however, misses his aim and the arrow of love instead hits his own foot and consequently he falls madly in love with the girl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensioni:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 x 37,5 x 26 cm\u0026nbsp;(13,38 x 14,76 x 10,24 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eArtisan product made in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original statue of \u003cstrong\u003eCupid and Psyche\u003c\/strong\u003e is the work of the famous sculptor Antonio Canova, created between 1787 and 1793. It represents a moment of passion and tenderness, a symbol of eternal love. The story, narrated by Apuleius in his Metamorphoses, is an example of love and redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarble\u003c\/strong\u003e is a material that requires attention. In case of dust, we recommend cleaning it with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners, which could damage the delicate finish of the sculpture. To preserve its integrity, it is recommended not to expose the bust to direct sunlight for long periods, in order to avoid the natural yellowing of the marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" style=\"float: left;\" \/\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" title=\"Augmented Reality\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind out more about how to display it in your space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32316873932903,"sku":"ISACAMORE\u0026PSICHE","price":467.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/cupid-psyche-statue-detail.webp?v=1774540491","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.it\/en-es\/products\/cupid-and-psyche-marble-statue-wooden-base-40x34-cm","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}