Orpheus betovert de dieren met zijn muziek 1594

"Orpheus betovert de dieren met zijn muziek" (Orpheus Charming the Animals with His Music) is an etching by Nicolaes de Bruyn, dating back to 1594. The scene depicts the mythical Greek musician Orpheus playing his lyre, mesmerizing a group of animals, including a lion, a deer, a unicorn, and a boar. This small print, currently held at the Rijksmuseum, displays de Bruyn's masterful handling of line and detail, rendering a captivating image of the legendary Orpheus and his musical power.