Orphée et Eurydice 1644

Stefano della Bella's etching *Orphée et Eurydice* (1644) depicts the Greek myth of Orpheus leading his beloved Eurydice out of the underworld. The scene is set within a rocky cavern, emphasizing the perilous journey Orpheus must take to reclaim his lost love. The dramatic composition captures the tension of this mythological moment as Orpheus looks back at Eurydice, defying the gods' command to not look until they reach the surface. This work is a fine example of della Bella's skill in etching and his interest in classical mythology.