Claude Augustin Cayot: A Visionary of Myth and Emotion Claude Augustin Cayot (1677-1722) remains a figure shrouded in artistic mystery, yet his dramatic depictions of mythological narratives—particularly ‘Cupid & Psyche’ and ‘The Death of Dido’—continue to captivate audiences today. Born in Paris during the opulent Baroque era, Cayot's life was marked by both privilege and personal tragedy, shaping profoundly his artistic vision and e…