Figure Studies
Orpheus
Roelant Savery
A mesmerizing 17th-century landscape by Roelant Savery, featuring Orpheus charming a vast gathering of animals with his music.
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Orpheus Playing for the Animals
Gillis d'Hondecoeter
1614 · Oil Paint, Oak Panel
A lush and detailed 17th-century Flemish landscape featuring a peaceful gathering of animals listening to the music of Orpheus.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft sage, Rich brown
About the piece
Created in 1614 by Gillis d'Hondecoeter, this oil on panel work depicts the classical myth of Orpheus charming the animal kingdom. The composition showcases the artist's skill in animal portraiture, featuring a variety of species from common livestock to elegant waterfowl, all set within a soft, atmospheric forest clearing characteristic of the period.
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