Who created "Orpheus Attacked by the Maenads"?

Orpheus Attacked by the Maenads was created by Suzanne de Court in first quarter 17th century.

When was "Orpheus Attacked by the Maenads" created?

This artwork was created first quarter 17th century.

What medium is "Orpheus Attacked by the Maenads"?

Orpheus Attacked by the Maenads is Painted enamel on copper, partly gilt; gilt brass.

Is "Orpheus Attacked by the Maenads" in the public domain?

Yes, Orpheus Attacked by the Maenads is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Orpheus Attacked by the Maenads

Suzanne de Court

first quarter 17th century

Medium

Painted enamel on copper, partly gilt; gilt brass

Dimensions

1 5/8 x 1 1/2 in. (4.1 x 3.8 cm)

Classification

Enamels

Culture

French, Limoges

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931

Accession Number

32.100.266

Tags

BirdsMaenadsOrpheus

About this artwork

This exquisite painted enamel depicts the violent death of Orpheus, the legendary poet and musician torn apart by Maenads, the frenzied female followers of Dionysus. The composition captures the dramatic moment when the women attack Orpheus for spurning their advances or, in some versions of the myth, for introducing male homosexuality or for his devotion to Apollo rather than Dionysus. The enamel work demonstrates the sophisticated painterly technique characteristic of Limoges production, with ...

Orpheus Attacked by the Maenads

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