Psyche and Pan 1874

"Psyche and Pan" is a Pre-Raphaelite painting created by Edward Burne-Jones in 1874. It depicts a scene from Greek mythology where the nymph Psyche is visited by the god Pan, a half-man, half-goat creature. Burne-Jones’s painting highlights the emotional complexity of the encounter, with Pan looking intently at Psyche while she seems hesitant and unsure. The use of muted colors and a hazy atmosphere creates a sense of dreamlike mystery, while the rocky landscape and lush vegetation further emphasize the otherworldly setting.