Orpheus betovert de dieren met zijn muziek 1622

This engraving by Giovanni Battista Pasqualini, titled *Orpheus betovert de dieren met zijn muziek* (Orpheus Charms the Animals with His Music), depicts the mythical figure Orpheus playing his violin and captivating a menagerie of animals. Created in 1622, the scene is set in a landscape with a coat of arms in the upper left. The animals, including a lion, a horse, and a dragon, are arranged around the musician in an awe-inspiring tableau, showcasing the power of music to unite and subdue even the most ferocious creatures.