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Orpheus Charming the Beasts, by Unknown, oil, 1655

Orpheus Charming the Beasts

Unknown

1655

oil

panel

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

Orpheus Charming the Beasts is a 1655 oil by Unknown, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1655
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting on a rock in a forest, surrounded by animals. He's wearing a green tunic and red cape, and he's holding a lyre. The animals around him include a unicorn, a lion, a cow, and many others. They're all looking at him, and some are even touching him gently. The painting is very detailed, with lots of textures and colors. The trees and grass are green, and the sky is blue. The animals are all different colors, and they look very realistic. The man's clothing is also very detailed, with intricate folds and patterns. The painting is called "Orpheus Charming the Beasts," and it's from 1655. It's held at the Nationalmuseum. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of the artist who painted it.

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