Orfeu

About this work

This painting shows a person sitting outdoors, playing a lyre. The background is a dry, rocky landscape with a winding path and distant hills. Purple flowers and green plants grow near the person’s feet. The brushstrokes are thick and textured, giving the scene a lively, almost tactile feel. This technique is called *impasto*—where paint is laid on thickly so you can almost see the strokes. Check out *impasto* to see how artists use paint to create depth and movement.