Psyche is the Greek goddess of the soul. She was born a mortal woman, with beauty that rivaled Aphrodite.
Around 1890. Frederick Leighton 1st Baron Leighton [aged 59]. "The Bath of Psyche". Model Ada Alice "Dorothy Dene" Pullen [aged 31].
Frederick Leighton Biography. Around 1890. Frederick Leighton 1st Baron Leighton [aged 59]. "The Bath of Psyche". Model Ada Alice "Dorothy Dene" Pullen [aged 31].
1890. Annie Louisa Swynnerton née Robinson [aged 45]. "Cupid and Psyche",
1903. John William Waterhouse [aged 53]. "Psyche Opening the Golden Box". When she was near Olympus, Psyche opened the box of Persephone's beauty, but the only thing inside was the essence of death. Psyche died, but her husband, Eros, who had forgiven her, saved Psyche's life and took her to Olympus. Psyche was made the goddess of the soul. Psyche and Eros had a daughter, Hedone, goddess of physical joy.
1904. John William Waterhouse [aged 54]. "Psyche Opening the Door into Cupid's Garden".