The Toilette of Psyche from The Story of Psyche tapestry series

Beside a fountain on an outdoor stone terrace, Psyche is groomed by her attendants. Two maids stand behind Psyche and dress her hair. A large mirror reflects her face and one of her attendants. To the left of the mirror, an attendant appears transfixed by Psyche's beauty; another displays a length of pink silk fabric. At the right edge, a seated attendant sorts flowers and converses with a maid who carries powder and perfume on a silver tray. Psyche is probably being prepared for her first night with her new husband, <span class="text-link" onclick="javascript:link(84, 441, event);">Cupid.
 
Nicolas Besnier, a silversmith and co-director of the Beauvais manufactory, probably advised Boucher on the trio of elaborate silver objects in the foreground--a large pitcher, basin, and tray.

This tapestry forms part of a series which tells the mythological story of Psyche; the others in this series include Psyche at Cupid’s Palace, Psyche at the Basketmakers, and The Abandonment of Psyche.