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In Greek mythology, the River Styx separated the world of the living from that of the dead. The only way to cross was with the ferryman, Charon. Here we see Psyche, the human lover of the god Cupid, being taken across the river.
Title
Psyche Crossing the Styx
Date
1927
Medium
tempera on board
Accession number
BATVG : P : 1980.4
Work type
Painting