{"product_id":"cupid-and-psyche-marble-statue-base-in-marble-h20-cm","title":"Marble Statue of Cupid and Psyche","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the marble reproduction of \u003cstrong\u003eCupid\u0026nbsp;and Psyche\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by the famous statue by Canova, kept in the Louvre Museum in Paris. This sculpture represents the god Cupid kissing the mortal Psyche, in one of the most famous love stories in mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePsyche\u003c\/strong\u003e, a beautiful girl who cannot find a husband, becomes the attraction of all nearby peoples who offer her sacrifices and call her\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eVenus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Aphrodite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). The divinity, knowing the existence of Psyche, jealous of her usurped name, sends her son \u003cstrong\u003eCupid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(o Eros, \u003cstrong\u003eAmore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) to make her fall in love with the ugliest and most stingy man on Earth and be covered by the shame of this relationship, but the god misses his aim and the arrow of love instead hits his own foot and he falls madly in love with the girl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this beautiful sculpture the god Love (Cupid) kisses the mortal Psyche in one of the greatest stories of love and passion.\u0026nbsp;\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 Black marble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensioni:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 x 15,5 x 8 cm\u0026nbsp;(5.51 x 6.1 x 3.15 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7kg\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 was created by the famous sculptor Antonio Canova between 1787 and 1793. It represents a moment of intense passion and tenderness, immortalizing the eternal love between the two mythological characters. The story, told by the Latin writer Apuleius, is a symbol of love and redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarble\u003c\/strong\u003e is a material to be treated with care. Periodically, it is recommended to clean the torso with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, dry cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e to remove dust. Aggressive chemicals and abrasive detergents are strictly prohibited as they could ruin the delicate finish of the sculpture. To preserve their integrity, it is recommended not to expose the marble works to direct contact with sunlight for long periods, in order to avoid natural yellowing.\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\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\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\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Riproduzione statua in marmo di Amore e Psiche esposta al museo del Louvre, Parigi\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/marble-statue-cupid-psiche-louvre_480x480.webp?v=1715069032\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" \/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32316803416167,"sku":"ISACAMOREPIC","price":73.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/marble-sculpture-cupid-psiche-canova.webp?v=1771694190","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.it\/en-fr\/products\/cupid-and-psyche-marble-statue-base-in-marble-h20-cm","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}