Orpheus and Eurydice. unknown c. 1700-1750 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10' x W 9' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mrs. Henry E. Huntington 3/28/1917. In wooded setting, Orpheus wanders; as he looks back he loses Eurydice, retained by Hades (?) & 2 attendants at cave, entrance to underworld (BRD) garland with flowers, acanthus leaves & foliage The border has been altered or made up from several pieces; it may not belong to this field (Cavallo). Monteverdi's or Gluck's opera libretti could be a source for t
Orpheus and Eurydice. unknown c. 1700-1750 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10' x W 9' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mrs. Henry E. Huntington 3/28/1917. In wooded setting, Orpheus wanders; as he looks back he loses Eurydice, retained by Hades (?) & 2 attendants at cave, entrance to underworld (BRD) garland with flowers, acanthus leaves & foliage The border has been altered or made up from several pieces; it may not belong to this field (Cavallo). Monteverdi's or Gluck's opera libretti could be a source for the imagery of the 3 figures who take Eurydice back to Hades (Kraak). French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 4086 French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 36350
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