Oil on panel. Northern European school of the 18th century. The horizontally developed scene depicts the myth of Orpheus, son of Apollo, who received a lyre from his father with which he tamed fierce animals, moved rocks, and bent trees. The story is known through Virgil's Georgics and Ovid's Metamorphoses: a symbol of the civilizing power of art, it is a popular subject in European art. Orpheus is depicted in the center, seated on a rock amidst trees, playing the lyre: on the sides, numerous animals of different breeds are seen moving towards him, coming from nearby and distant natural environments, including exotic animals (an elephant, lions, a llama...) and, on the right edge, a fantastic animal, the unicorn. In the background, a body of water with a city on its bank; to the left on the hill, a small temple probably dedicated to the god Apollo. The painting has undergone restoration in the past. It is presented in a gilt frame in style.
Product condition:
Product in good condition, shows minor signs of wear. We try to present the actual state as completely as possible with photos. If any details are not clear from the photos, the description is authoritative.
Frame dimensions (cm):
Height: 68
Width: 168
Depth: 7
Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 47
Width: 130
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