Psyche or Venus Standing 1674 - 1822

"Psyche or Venus Standing" is an anonymous oil painting from the 17th or 18th century, currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) in Denmark. The artwork depicts a nude female figure with wings, possibly representing Psyche or Venus, standing in a natural setting. The figure's pose and the presence of a bow and arrow suggest a connection to the goddess of love, Venus, or her Roman equivalent, Cupid. This small, intimate painting (21.5 cm x 15.5 cm) exemplifies the artistic trends of its time, featuring a detailed depiction of the human figure and a refined use of light and shadow.