Death of Orpheus 1498
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light pencil work
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death
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incomplete sketchy
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roman-mythology
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Albrecht Dürer's "Death of Orpheus" (1498) is a powerful black and white woodcut that depicts the mythical Greek poet and musician Orpheus being killed by the Maenads, a group of frenzied women followers of Dionysus. The woodcut shows Orpheus on the ground, surrounded by trees and figures. One figure stands over him, ready to deliver the fatal blow, while another figure is shown wielding a weapon in the background. Dürer's meticulous detail and powerful use of light and shadow create a sense of drama and tragedy.
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