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Orpheus and Eurydice, c. 1709 (oil on canvas)
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Orpheus and Eurydice, c. 1709 (oil on canvas)
3545804 Orpheus and Eurydice, c.1709 (oil on canvas) by Raoux, Jean (1677-1734); 205.7x203.2 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Orpheus leads his wife Eurydice from the underworld, having won her release by his enchanting playing. Pluto, god of Hades, and his wife Proserpine watch them go while 3 Fates foreshadow Orpheuss downfall. He broke the condition that Proserpine had set for Eurydices return, that he could not look at her until they had left. Orpheus could not resist a glimpse, and Eurydice vanished forever.); French, out of copyright
Media ID 22727762
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This print showcases the masterpiece "Orpheus and Eurydice" by Jean Raoux, painted in 1709. The oil on canvas painting, measuring an impressive 205.7x203.2 cm, is housed in the prestigious J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, USA. The artwork depicts a poignant moment from classical mythology as Orpheus leads his beloved wife Eurydice out of the underworld. Through his enchanting music, Orpheus has successfully won her release from Hades' realm. However, lurking in the background are Pluto and Proserpine, the god and goddess of the underworld respectively, silently observing their departure. Adding to the sense of foreboding are three Fates who ominously foreshadow Orpheus's downfall. Tragically, he breaks Proserpine's condition that he must not look back at Eurydice until they have completely left the underworld. Unable to resist temptation, Orpheus steals a glance only to witness his wife vanish forever. Raoux skillfully captures this heart-wrenching moment with exquisite detail and emotion. The painting beautifully combines elements of French rococo style with classical mythology and Virgilian references such as Georgics. This remarkable piece serves as a reminder of love's fragility and humanity's inability to defy fate itself—a timeless tale immortalized through Raoux's masterful brushstrokes.
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