Amor en Psyche L'Amour et Psyche (titel op object), RP-P-1884-A-7742, Theodorus de Roode, between 1746 and 1793

Identification title(s): amor and psyche. L'amour et psyche (title on object). Object type: print object number: rp-p-1884-a-7742. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso, stamped: lugt 2228. Description: psyche spies on the god amor in his sleep. She has an oil lamp and a dagger in her hands. Psyche is startled by the beauty of amor and spills a drop of oil from her lamp. Below the representation the coat of arms of the baron of ravittza. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: theodorus de roode (mentioned on object). Place of manufacture: netherlands. Dating: 1746 - 1793. Physical features: etching and roulette. Material: paper technique: etching / roulette. Dimensions: plate edge: h 280 mm × w 205 mm. Subject: what: sleeping; unconsciousness. Psyche, holding a lamp, gazes at the sleeping cupid, who awakens when a drop of hot oil falls on him. Acquisition: purchase 1884. Date: between 1746 and 1793.