Orpheus Charming the Animals with his Music

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Orpheus Charming the Animals with his Music
Image Not Available for Orpheus Charming the Animals with his Music

Orpheus Charming the Animals with his Music

PortfolioFrom the series "Theatrum Pictorium"
Datec. 1660
MediumEtching
Dimensions200 × 302 mm. (7 7/8 × 11 7/8 in.)
Credit LineGarrett Collection
Object number1946.112.5597
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
Image Not Available for An English Philanthropist exercising his sacred duty. As a member of the Society for the Protection of Animals, he violently defends all quadrupeds and in the process does not care if he breaks a biped's back.
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Image Not Available for The Absent-Minded. This artist, after having been to the Salon, is seized by a sublime inspiration and approaches his canvas. All of a sudden, tones of music, the most piquant effect the most delicate touch promising a masterpiece. 2, 3, 4 hours gone by and something as appealing as a Titian, Michelangelo is left to posterity..... Afterwards, once his excitement has subsided, he realizes..... he had forgotten to use the brush.
The Absent-Minded. This artist, after having been to the Salon, is seized by a sublime inspiration and approaches his canvas. All of a sudden, tones of music, the most piquant effect the most delicate touch promising a masterpiece. 2, 3, 4 hours gone by and something as appealing as a Titian, Michelangelo is left to posterity..... Afterwards, once his excitement has subsided, he realizes..... he had forgotten to use the brush.
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Image Not Available for Plate 8 from the series "Book of Different Subjects of Figures and Animals by H. Roos"
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Title Plate/Plate 1 from the series "Book of Different Subjects of Figures and Animals by H. Roos"
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Image Not Available for Title Plate/Plate 1 from the series "Book of Different Subjects of Figures and Animals by H. Roos"
Title Plate/Plate 1 from the series "Book of Different Subjects of Figures and Animals by H. Roos"
1760-1772
Image Not Available for Plate from the series "Book of Different Subjects of Figures and Animals by H. Roos"
Plate from the series "Book of Different Subjects of Figures and Animals by H. Roos"
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