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Orpheus in Hell or Orfeo Chiede a Plutone Euridice, Book X
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Orpheus in Hell or Orfeo Chiede a Plutone Euridice, Book X
STC415867 Orpheus in Hell or Orfeo Chiede a Plutone Euridice, Book X, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo, Luigi (1764-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: P. Ovidii Nasonis Metamorphoseon Libri XV cum Appositis Italico Carmine* Interpretationibus ac Notis, 5 Vols (Florence, 1824, repr. 1832); Book X; A skilled poet and singer, especially sacred to Bacchus, he becomes heartbroken after his wife is killed by a snakebite.
); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23475646
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Begging Eurydice Gods Greek Myth Hades Lyre Metamorphosis Ovid Persephone Pluto Proserpina
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This hand-coloured engraving, titled "Orpheus in Hell or Orfeo Chiede a Plutone Euridice, Book X" transports us to the mythical realm of ancient Greece. Created by Luigi Ademollo in Florence, 1832, this illustration is based on Ovid's Metamorphoses. The scene depicted here captures the heart-wrenching moment when Orpheus pleads with Pluto for the return of his beloved wife, Eurydice. Orpheus, a gifted poet and singer devoted to Bacchus, is consumed by grief after Eurydice's tragic death caused by a venomous snakebite. In this image, we witness Orpheus kneeling before Pluto and Proserpina—the rulers of the underworld—desperately begging them to release Eurydice from their grasp. His lyre lies beside him as a symbol of his musical prowess and connection to divine forces. Ademollo's meticulous attention to detail brings this classical mythological tale to life. The rich colors used in this hand-coloured print enhance its dramatic impact and evoke an ethereal atmosphere within Hades' domain. As we gaze upon this enchanting artwork from The Stapleton Collection, we are reminded of the enduring power of love and the lengths one will go through for their beloved. It serves as a poignant reminder that even in times of despair and loss, human resilience can transcend boundaries between mortal existence and divine realms.
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