Amor and Psyche 1902

Lotz's Amor and Psyche presents us with a classical myth rendered in soft hues, probably sometime in the late 19th century. The painting feels like it’s made of light, with everything slightly dissolving, a process of becoming rather than being. The cherubic figure of Amor and the mortal Psyche are composed with delicate, almost watercolour-like washes, building up tone and texture in a way that feels very free. Look closely and you can see how the forms emerge from these layers, almost as if Lotz is coaxing them into existence. I love the way the fabric drapes around Psyche; the folds are suggested with these fleeting touches of darker pigment, so subtle and understated. The way Lotz handles the paint reminds me of Fragonard, that sense of lightness, but there’s also something very personal in his touch. It's a reminder that art is always a conversation, an echo of voices across time. And like all good art, this painting leaves room for our own interpretations, inviting us to participate in the story.