Orpheus and the Animals
The Classical poet Ovid described how Orpheus en-chanted nature with his wonderful lyre music. This theme was popular among 17th-century animal painters because it gave them a chance to depict many different sorts of animals. Here Potter demonstrates that his repertoire encompassed more than the usual farm animals. He painted dozens of native and exotic beasts. In the middle Orpheus is strumming his harp.
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Orpheus and the Animals
The Classical poet Ovid described how Orpheus en-chanted nature with his wonderful lyre music. This theme was popular among 17th-century animal painters because it gave them a chance to depict many different sorts of animals. Here Potter demonstrates that his repertoire encompassed more than the usual farm animals. He painted dozens of native and exotic beasts. In the middle Orpheus is strumming his harp.
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De klassieke dichter Ovidius b ...... n staat Orpheus met zijn harp.
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The Classical poet Ovid descri ...... Orpheus is strumming his harp.
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Orpheus and the Animals
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Orpheus en de dieren
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1650
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1650
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buitenmaat diepte 10 cm
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depth 10 cm
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drager breedte 89 cm
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drager hoogte 67 cm
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height 67 cm
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width 89 cm
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Collectie: schilderijen
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Collection: paintings
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derde kwart 17e eeuw
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third quarter 17th century
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