Psyche is welcomed in Olympus for the wedding with Love, Sala di Psiche. Seen in Galleria Borghese, Rome. The frescos on the ceiling by Pietro Antonio Novelli, depicts significant moments from the tale of Cupid and Psyche. Novelli (1729–1804) was an Italian painter, illustrator, and engraver of the 18th century. Born in Venice, he was a prolific artist known for his versatility in different artistic genres, including religious and historical scenes, portraits, and frescoes.

The central fresco shows Psyche being welcomed to Olympus for her marriage to Cupid. Psyche, a mortal woman of extraordinary beauty, arouses the jealousy of Venus, the goddess of love. Venus sends her son Cupid to make Psyche fall in love with a monster as a punishment for her beauty. However, Cupid himself falls in love with Psyche but forbids Psyche to look at him. Cupid’s demand for Psyche not to see him is a way to ensure that her love is true and not based on his physical or divine appearance. Psyche disobeys and lights a lamp to see Cupid’s face as he sleeps. Cupid flees, feeling betrayed. Psyche, heartbroken, undertakes a journey to win back Cupid’s love. She has to complete a series of impossible tasks set by Venus. Her perseverance and dedication eventually lead to her being granted immortality by Jupiter, the king of the gods, and she is finally reunited with Cupid. Their marriage symbolizes the union of the love and sould (Cupid and Psyche).