Composition with Orpheus A decorative composition with braid and bows. At the top of the arcs a medallion with Hercules and Antaios, flanked by two half-figures. On top of the arches are birds, an eagle and an owl hunted by chasing a cat and a dog. Under the arches hang two bird cages. In the middle is Orpheus with his lyre under an arch of two trees with monkeys. Left and right two Bacchae dancing. Middle standing under a unicorn and deer on either side of a seated lion. Left and right lower oval medaillons. Manufacturer : printmaker: Jeremias Wolf (possible) designed by Jean Berain (le Vieux
Composition with Orpheus A decorative composition with braid and bows. At the top of the arcs a medallion with Hercules and Antaios, flanked by two half-figures. On top of the arches are birds, an eagle and an owl hunted by chasing a cat and a dog. Under the arches hang two bird cages. In the middle is Orpheus with his lyre under an arch of two trees with monkeys. Left and right two Bacchae dancing. Middle standing under a unicorn and deer on either side of a seated lion. Left and right lower oval medaillons. Manufacturer : printmaker: Jeremias Wolf (possible) designed by Jean Berain (le Vieux) (listed building) publisher: Jeremias Wolf (listed property) Place manufacture: Augsburg Date: 1686 - 1724 Physical features : etching material: paper Technique: etching dimensions: plate edge: h 341 mm × W 237 mm Subject: frequently used ornamental compositions (the story) Orpheus
Size: 1378px × 1812px
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License: Licensed
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