The Death of Orpheus
1870
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1870
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
The painting shows a scene of Orpheus dying. He's surrounded by mourning figures. The story behind Orpheus is interesting - he was a musician in Greek mythology who went to the underworld to reclaim his love. The way the artist depicted the scene is notable. It's a classic story, but the artist added unique details. The colors and mood are also worth looking at. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of glazing.
