Schilderij op een klavecimbeldeksel met De dood van Euridice
Joos de Momper (II)
1590 - 1675
Medium
oil on panel
Dimensions
169.6; 80; 3
About this artwork
oil on panel
Art Historical Context
Nestled within the lid of a harpsich, this striking oil-on-panel painting by Flemish artist Joos de Momper II ( 1590–1675) captures *The Death of Eurydice*, a poignant moment from the Orpheus myth. Measuring an expansive 80 cm high by 169.6 cm wide, its panoramic format perfectly suits the instrument's cover, transforming a functional musical object into a canvas for classical tragedy. Created during the late Renaissance in the Southern Netherlands, the work reflects the era's fascination with integrating fine art into everyday luxury items for affluent patrons. Joos de Momper II, a master of...