Figure Studies
Orpheus
Roelant Savery
A mesmerizing 17th-century landscape by Roelant Savery, featuring Orpheus charming a vast gathering of animals with his music.
Orpheus and the Animals
Paulus Potter
1650 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A captivating Dutch Golden Age masterpiece depicting a lush menagerie of animals enchanted by the music of Orpheus.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft sage
About the piece
Painted in 1650 by the Dutch master Paulus Potter, this work showcases his unparalleled skill in depicting animal life. The scene portrays the mythological figure Orpheus seated at the edge of a wood, charming a diverse group of creatures—from elephants and lions to a mythical unicorn—with the music of his lyre.
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