Sculptuur van Amor en Psyche door Bertel Thorvaldsen, met achter de foto een voorstelling van een man en een half ontklede vrouw in dezelfde houding 1870 - 1900

Here is a photograph of Bertel Thorvaldsen’s sculpture of Cupid and Psyche, capturing a moment of profound emotional connection. Psyche, her face concealed, is embraced by Cupid, embodying a blend of vulnerability and desire. The motif of concealing the face, as Psyche does, is a gesture that echoes through art history. We see it in ancient depictions of mourning figures, and it reappears in countless paintings and sculptures, each time infusing the figure with a sense of mystery and suppressed emotion. Consider how this simple act of covering the face can transform a figure from an individual into an emblem of grief or contemplation. This sculpture is not just a static representation; it is a dynamic interplay of cultural symbols, reflecting the ever-evolving human psyche. It reminds us that these classical forms, far from being relics of the past, are living presences in our collective memory.