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Orpheus Charming the Animals
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In Greek mythology, Orpheus was a singer and poet. He was given a lyre by Apollo, the god of music, and was taught to play by the Muses. His songs, melodiously accompanied by his instrument, were so beautiful that they pacified wild animals, calmed the seas, and animated trees and rocks. Here, a subdued bear is depicted in close proximity to a dog, and stones have gathered at the musician’s feet. The instrument depicted here is a lira da braccio, an instrument played by Leonardo da Vinci at the time when this engraving was made.
| Artist / Maker | Marcantonio Raimondi |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1505 |
| Culture / Origin | Italy |
| Medium | engraving |
| Dimensions | Plate: 21.4 x 17.3 cm (8 7/16 x 6 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Prints |
| Type |
About the Artist
BiographyMarcantonio Raimondi (1480–1534) — 16th-century Italian engraver and printmaker (1480–1534).Marcantonio Raimondi worked as engraver, painter, goldsmith, graphic artist and copper engraver and is associated with Italy. Their documented life spans the years 1480 to 1534, born in Molinella, died in Bologna.Disciplinesengraver, painter, goldsmith, graphic artist, copper engraverBorn1480, MolinellaDied1534, BolognaNationalityItalySources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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