“Psyche taking the bath” Fine silk embroidery

Painstakingly handcrafted with 25,000 shades of silk threads, this is the only original reproduction of this design, it took the craftsman 3 years to produce this level of work.
The intricate details and delicate craftsmanship make this artwork a true masterpiece. It is a timeless piece that would elevate any art collection or home decor.

History of Design

There were originally 12 paintings depicting the story of Psyche based on Jean de La Fontaine’s novel The Love of Cupid and Psyche (1669), which was itself inspired by the story of the Golden Donkey by the second-century Roman author Apuleius. This is one of the panoramic decorations. The original design was executed in a grisaille effect and 1,245 hand-printed wooden blocks were used to create the entire composition. It was originally produced by the famous French wallpaper company Joseph Dufour et Cie and then recreated in the second half of the 19th century by Desfosse & Karth.

Cupid, the god of love, fell in love with the mortal princess Psyche after accidentally pricking herself with one of his arrows. Cupid asked Zephyrus, the west wind, to bring Psyche to his domain. Upon arriving at Cupid’s house, a voice tells Psyche to let the servants bathe her. Psyche agrees to the invisible master’s command, which is the aspect of the story that our masterpiece illustrates.

If you look closely, you can see Cupid hiding his cleaver in the leftmost panel, watching intently.