Orpheus and Eurydice
Step into the tragic romance of Greek mythology with this delicate engraving framed by a lush, leafy wreath. We see Orpheus and Eurydice attempting their escape from the Underworld, but trouble is brewing. A two-headed dog—likely a stylized version of the fearsome Cerberus—clamps its jaws onto Eurydice's dress, while a cherub flies in with a torch, perhaps guiding them toward the sunlight. The text at the bottom reveals a famous collaboration: Giovanni Battista Cipriani designed the scene, and the master engraver Francesco Bartolozzi brought it to life with incredible detail.
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