Relief Depicting Hermes, Orpheus and Eurydice, B

Creator

• Unknown

Files

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Publication Date

1966

Time Period

100-0 BCE

Abstract

Detail of Orpheus and Eurydice, front central view

Keywords

Greek Classical period, Bas-relief (Sculpture), Roman copy

Alt Text

Two sculpted figures with flowing garments and detailed features stand closely together on a stone relief. The figures appear to be interacting, with Orpheus hand extended toward Eurydice's shoulder.

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

France; Paris (France); Musée du Louvre

Rights

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Access Restrictions

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Media Type

Color photographs

Format

Digital Only

Note

Latin inscription are featured above the subjects' heads as identifiers.
The scene shown here is the decisive moment in the myth of Orpheus. Following Orpheus's descent into the underworld to retrieve his wife Eurydice, he is allowed to lead her back to the living world on the condition that he does not look at her until they reach the light. At the threshold, Orpheus turns to check on her, and Hermes, who is the guide of souls, grabs Eurydice's hand to take her back to the underworld. The original Greek panel was likely part of a public monument in Athens. This Roman marble copy is currently housed at Naples National Archaeological Museum, Italy.

Identifier

A01-JGC0212

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Relief Depicting Hermes, Orpheus and Eurydice, B" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 266.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/266