Orpheus Collection (#5)

Eurydice Bitten by a Snake, 1913. Creator: Roussel, Ker-Xavier (1867-1944)
Eurydice Bitten by a Snake, 1913. Private Collection

Death of Orpheus. Creator: Romano, Giulio (1499-1546)
Death of Orpheus. Private Collection

Landscape with Orpheus and Eurydice, mid 17th century, (1943). Creator: Nicolas Poussin
Landscape with Orpheus and Eurydice, mid 17th century, (1943). In Greek mythology, the musician Orpheus (shown here with lyre)

Orpheus among the animals, ca 1595. Creator: Vrancx, Sebastiaen (1574-1647)
Orpheus among the animals, ca 1595. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

Orpheus, 1865. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Orpheus, 1865. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Orpheus in the Underworld, 1897. Found in the Collection of Muse e des beaux-arts, Marseille

Orpheus. Private Collection

Orpheus among the animals, 1660s. Private Collection

Poster of the work Orpheus by Monteverdi

ORPHEUS AND PLUTO. Orpheus in Hades with Pluto and Proserpine: line engraving, French, 18th century

Orpheus and Cerberus
With his music Orpheus charms Cerberus, the guardian of the underworld, to let him enter and rescue his wife Eurydice, whom he almost succeeds in bringing back to life

Orpheus Animals 1519 tempera unprimed canvas
Orpheus and the Animals, 1519, tempera on unprimed canvas (handkerchief painting), 59 x 51 cm, monogrammed and dated lower right: HL [ligated], 1519, Hans Leu d. J

poet crowned two apes feast animals poet Orpheus
The poet crowned by two apes at the feast of the animals, The poet (Orpheus? ) crowned with a laurel wreath by two monkeys at the festival of animals. Around it a large crowd of animals

Orpheus Animals Orpheus charming beasts animals
Orpheus and the Animals Orpheus charming the beasts, Orpheus and the animals. Orpheus plays his harp in a landscape on the edge of a forest

Orpheus plays Pluto Proserpina box 43 drawings
Orpheus plays for Pluto and Proserpina (in box with 43 drawings), non-aggressive, friendly or neutral activities and relationships of Orpheus

Screen figures Abundance Orpheus Apollo
Screen with figures of Abundance and Orpheus (or Apollo)

Orpheus Eurydice
Orpheus and Eurydice

Death Orpheus
Death of Orpheus

Floral Orpheus central wreath
Floral with Orpheus in central wreath

Orpheus Eurydice Works Girodet-Trioson Anne-Louis
Orpheus and Eurydice, Works, Girodet-Trioson, Anne-Louis, 1767-1824, Gerard, Francois-Pascal-Simon, 1770-1837, Virgil, Engraving, 1798, Plate facing p. 121

Orpheus Eurydice Jean Raoux French 1677 1734
Orpheus and Eurydice; Jean Raoux (French, 1677 - 1734); about 1709; Oil on canvas; 205.7 x 203.2 cm (81 x 80 in.)

Landscape Orpheus Flemish 16th century 1570 Oil
Landscape with Orpheus; Flemish, 16th century; 16th century, about 1570; Oil on panel; 35.6 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.)

Orpheus Eurydice recto Figure Studies verso
Orpheus and Eurydice (recto); Figure Studies (verso)

Orpheus Eurydice recto
Orpheus and Eurydice (recto)

Orpheus Cerberus 1765 Ferdinand Dietz German
Orpheus and Cerberus, c. 1765. Ferdinand Dietz (German, 1708-1777). Sandstone; with base: 304.8 cm (120 in.); base: 38.1 x 102.9 x 102.9 cm (15 x 40 1/2 x 40 1/2 in.); without base

Orpheus, From A 19Th Century Print. From Les Maitres De La Sensibilite Francaise Au Xviii Siecle

Poetry And Music. The Nine Muses Inspiring Arion, Orpheus And Pythagoras Under The Auspices Of The Personified Air, Source Of All Harmony

Mosaic depicting Orpheus charming wild beasts playing lyre, from Tarsus, Turkey
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Mosaic depicting Orpheus charming the wild beasts playing the lyre. From Tarsus, Turkey

Orpheus and Eurydice, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Man with a Lyre, ca. 1514-36. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
Man with a Lyre, ca. 1514-36

Orpheus, dated 1528. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
Orpheus, dated 1528

Christ as Apollo or Orpheus with his lyre taming the animals, 4th century. Greek Byzantine scuplture, at Byzantium Museum, Athens

Orpheus, Abundantia and Veritas, Greek and Roman gods.. Handcolored copperplate engraving engraved by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf after illustrations by Leonard Defraine from Mythology in Prints

PUCK: CARTOON, 1905. Mr. Orpheus of Boston. Thomas W. Lawson, as Orpheus, playing a lyre, and William A. Rockefeller, James R. Keene, J. Edward Addicks, and Henry Huttleston Rogers as wild animals

ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD. Orpheus in Hades with Pluto and Proserpine. Line engraving, French, 18th century

Scene with Orpheus and Eurydice from Italy, Ostia, columbarium of Caecilii, fresco
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Scene with Orpheus and Eurydice, 50x154 cm. Fresco from Ostia, columbarium of Caecilii, Italy

Relief depicting Orpheus, Eurydice and Hermes, Roman copy after the original Greek work, marble Italy, Naples, Museo Archeologico Nazionale (Archaeological Museum), Hellenistic art

Orpheus torn by the Maenads, c. 1480. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Orpheus torn by the Maenads, ca 1944. Private Collection

Orpheus in the Underworld. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Orpheus among the animals. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Orpheus. Artist: Antique Art
Orpheus. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Orpheus and Eurydice in the Hell. Artist: Fris, Pieter (1627-1706)
Orpheus and Eurydice in the Hell. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Orpheus and Eurydice, 1636-1638. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Orpheus and Eurydice, 1636-1638. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Death of Orpheus. Found in the Collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Orpheus and Eurydice. Private Collection

Study for The Nymphs Finding the Head of Orpheus, c1899 Artist: John William Waterhouse
Study for The Nymphs Finding the Head of Orpheus, c1899. A Pencil study in the sketch books held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From The Studio Volume 71

Orpheus, 1865 (1900). Reprinted from The Magazine Of Art, 1885. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1900

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"Orpheus: A Timeless Tale of Music, Love, and Tragedy" Step into the enchanting world of Orpheus, a legendary figure whose story has captivated artists throughout history. From John Charles Dollman's mesmerizing painting "Orpheus and His Lute" to Claudio Monteverdi's haunting opera engraving, Orpheus continues to inspire creativity across various art forms. Witness Margaret Morris, the principal classical dancer in "Orpheus, " gracefully bringing this mythical character to life through her exquisite movements. Marvel at the stunning Mosaic displayed at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany—a testament to his enduring legacy. Emile Levy's poignant oil painting "Death of Orpheus" transports us to a tragic moment as he faces his demise amidst the Bacchantes. In contrast, a relief from Thessaloniki showcases Orpheus playing his lyre with utmost skill and passion—a symbol of his unmatched musical talent. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot's masterpiece "Orpheus Leading Eurydice from the Underworld" depicts their fateful journey with delicate brushstrokes that evoke both hope and despair. Meanwhile, Austria's Salzburg presents an immersive experience where visitors can explore Orpheus and Eurydice's mythological realm firsthand. The power of music is beautifully portrayed in "The Poets Inspiration, " an evocative oil painting that captures Orpheus' ability to move hearts through melody alone. Even Washington DC pays homage to this timeless tale with a striking mural adorning the walls of Library of Congress—an artistic tribute that celebrates literature and mythology. And let us not forget Lockheed JetStar N329J—the first prototype named after this mythical musician—symbolizing innovation inspired by ancient legends. Intriguingly diverse yet united by their fascination for Orphean lore, these artworks remind us why this age-old tale continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.