Orpheus Charming the Animals with His Music 1610

Roelant Savery's "Orpheus Charming the Animals with His Music" (1610) showcases the artist's mastery of depicting a menagerie of animals. The painting is a fantastical representation of the ancient Greek myth, featuring Orpheus in the foreground, his lyre in hand, surrounded by an array of creatures mesmerized by his music. Savery's meticulous detail and skillful rendering of each animal, from the majestic elephant to the delicate birds, make the scene captivating. This oil-on-panel painting can be found in the Städel Museum.