Artwork
Amor and Psyche (Crespiego)
Amor and Psyche (Crespiego) is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Giuseppe Maria Crespi. It dates from 1709 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
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Overview
Amor and Psyche is a 1709 oil painting by Giuseppe Maria Crespi, held at the Uffizi Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tender moment between Cupid (Amor) and Psyche, drawn from mythology. The figures are shown in a quiet, contemplative scene, with Psyche gazing up at Amor.
Technique & Style
Crespi's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and intimacy, while warm colors and soft lighting evoke comfort and tranquility.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Giuseppe Maria Crespi (14 March 1665 – 16 July 1747), nicknamed Lo Spagnuolo ('The Spaniard'), was an Italian late Baroque painter of the Bolognese School.
