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Relief depicting Orpheus, Eurydice and Hermes, Roman copy after the original Greek work, marble
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Relief depicting Orpheus, Eurydice and Hermes, Roman copy after the original Greek work, marble
Relief depicting Orpheus, Eurydice and Hermes, Roman copy after the original Greek work, marble Italy, Naples, Museo Archeologico Nazionale (Archaeological Museum), Hellenistic art
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Afterlife Ancient Greece Barefoot Bas Relief Female Likeness Hermes Love Marble Messenger Mythology Orpheus People In A Line Traditional Clothing Eurydice
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This print showcases a remarkable relief depicting the timeless tale of Orpheus, Eurydice, and Hermes. A Roman copy after the original Greek work, this marble masterpiece is housed in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples, Italy. Standing tall and full-length, this vertical bas-relief sculpture transports us to ancient Greece with its exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. The scene unfolds before our eyes as we witness Orpheus, dressed in traditional clothing and barefooted, strumming his lyre with passion. His music captivates not only mortals but also gods. Eurydice stands beside him, her female likeness radiating love and vulnerability. As their gazes meet tenderly amidst a line of people representing the afterlife's realm, hope intertwines with despair. Hermes takes center stage as the messenger god who guides souls between realms. With his winged sandals and staff held firmly in hand, he symbolizes divine intervention within this mythological narrative. The relief's intricate carving brings these mythical figures to life while evoking a sense of awe for Hellenistic artistry. This photograph captures every nuance of emotion etched into their marble faces—Orpheus' determination mixed with longing; Eurydice's delicate anguish; Hermes' stoic presence. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing artwork frozen in time through Universal Images Group (UIG)'s lens, we are reminded that even ancient myths continue to resonate today through
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