Orpheus with beasts and birds
1622
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1622
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This painting shows Orpheus, a man in a green shirt and brown pants, playing a lute. He's surrounded by lots of animals like birds, deer, and a lion. The scene is set in a forest with trees and a rocky cliff. The animals seem to be listening to Orpheus play his lute. It's a peaceful scene with lots of colors like green, brown, and blue. If you're interested in more paintings like this, you might want to check out the artist Roelant Savery.
