Lucius Platonicus Collection

Plate 3: Psyches two sisters are married to kings, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60

Plate 4: Psyches father consulting the oracle, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60

Plate 5: Psyche carried on a litter to a mountain, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60

Plate 10: nymphs assisting Psyche to dress her hair, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60

Plate 30: Venus and Cupid pleading their case in the presence of Jupiter and other Gods, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60

Plate 12: Psyches sisters persuade her a serpent is sleeping with her, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60

Plate 1: Apuleius changed into a donkey listening to the story told by the old woman spinning, 1520-70

Plate 11: Psyche gives presents to her sisters, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60

Plate 15: Psyche relating her misfortunes to her sisters, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60

Plate 14: Cupid airborne fleeing from Psyche, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60

Plate 27: Proserpina gives Psyche the box of beauty, from The Fable of Cupid and Psyche, 1530-60

Venus ordering Psyche to take water from a fountain guarded by dragons, from the Fable of Cupd and Psyche, 1530-60

Psyches father consulting the oracle, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60

Plate 5: Psyche carried on a litter, from the Fable of Cupid and Psyche, 1530-60

Plate 22: Venus ordering Psyche to sort a heap of grain, from the Fable of Psyche, 1530-60

Plate 13: Psyche looking at Cupid, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60

Plate 7: Psyche attended in her bath, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60

Apuleius, (c124-170 AD), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Apuleius, (c124-170 AD), 1830. Lucius Apuleius Madaurensis (c124-170 AD) Latin-language prose writer, philosopher and rhetorician, a Numidian who lived under the Roman Empire

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"Lucius Platonicus: A Mythological Journey of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption" Step into the enchanting world as we delve into the captivating tale of Psyche, a mortal whose life was forever changed by her encounters with gods and mythical creatures. Through a series of intricate plates from "The Fable of Psyche, " created between 1530-60, we witness the dramatic moments that shaped her destiny. In Plate 3, we see Psyche's two sisters married to kings, highlighting their elevated status while foreshadowing jealousy and rivalry. The following plate reveals an important turning point in the story as Psyche's father consults the oracle for guidance – setting in motion a chain of events that will test our protagonist's resilience. Plate 5 showcases Psyche being carried on a litter to a mountain – an ethereal scene symbolizing her journey towards self-discovery and enlightenment. As she embarks on this transformative path, nymphs come to her aid in Plate 10 by assisting her in dressing her hair - emphasizing the support she receives along the way. One pivotal moment occurs in Plate 30 when Venus and Cupid plead their case before Jupiter and other gods. This divine intervention adds complexity to Psyche's trials as celestial forces intervene in matters of love. However, not all influences are benevolent. In Plate 12, Psyches' sisters manipulate her with false information about a serpent sleeping beside her - planting seeds of doubt that threaten to unravel everything she holds dear. Yet despite these challenges, Psyche remains steadfastly devoted to those around her; demonstrated beautifully in Plate 11 where she generously gives presents to her sisters. As hardships mount (Plate 15), we witness how Psyche relates misfortunes endured during various encounters with adversity - showcasing both vulnerability and strength within our heroine.