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The Wedding Feast of Cupid and Psyche, by François Perrier, ink, 1635

The Wedding Feast of Cupid and Psyche

François Perrier

1635

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Wedding Feast of Cupid and Psyche is a 1635 ink by François Perrier, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
François Perrier
When & what style?
1635 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a lively scene of a wedding feast, with a large group of people gathered around a table. The figures are dressed in classical attire, with flowing robes and laurel wreaths on their heads. The table is laden with food and drink, and the atmosphere appears to be one of joy and celebration. In the center of the composition, a figure is shown playing a musical instrument, adding to the festive atmosphere. The overall mood of the painting is one of revelry and abandon, with the figures seemingly lost in the moment. This painting is a great example of the work of artist Perrier, François.

About the artist

Portrait of François Perrier
Artist

François Perrier

François Perrier (French pronunciation: ; 1590–1650) was a French painter, draftsman, and printmaker.

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