Copy painting & reproduction on canvas
Orpheus charming the wild beasts with his lyre (Stuck)

In “Orpheus charming the wild beasts with his lyre”, Franz von Stuck celebrates the absolute power of art and music. The scene is bathed in a warm golden light, quite unusual for the painter. Orpheus, depicted as a naked ephebe with an athletic body, stands in profile and plays delicately on an imposing scarlet red lyre. Around him, the fiercest and most exotic fauna is captivated by the melody. A majestic lion, a large dark crocodile, a delicate pink flamingo, and small forest animals coexist in a miraculous harmony, pacified by the talent of the mythological musician. This symbolist painting, with almost decorative accents, is a splendid allegory of civilization triumphing over primitive instincts.