'Eurydice in Hell', early 17th century.  Artist: Hermann Weyer
Title

'Eurydice in Hell', early 17th century. Artist: Hermann Weyer

Caption

'Eurydice in Hell', early 17th century. According to Greek Mythology, Eurydice was an oak nymph and the wife of Orpheus. She died after stepping on a venomous snake while fleeing a satyr, after which Orpheus tried to retrieve her from the Underworld. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow.

Date

1610

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/Fine Art Images

Reference

HRM19D94_286

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