![]() In my free time I make digital paintings. I graduated as a painter and graphic designer in Hungary at the faculty of Fine Arts and Painting of Karoly Eszterhazy College. I was born in Transcarpathia (Ukraine) in 1989. Mythology themed paintings like this one often had settings that celebrated the utopian myth of “Arcadia,” where man and nature coexisted in perfect harmony.My name is Szabrina Maharita. Can you think of why Cesari would paint him carrying the violin? Mythology tells us that Orpheus played the lyre. What point in the story does this painting depict? What about the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice makes it a great subject for various art forms? This piece falls under the “classicism” style, as it depicts the scene in the classic Greek and Roman style. “Orpheus and Eurydice” hangs in the “History Paintings: Between Classicism and Realism” section of the exhibit. They, and the countless others that studied his artistry, continued to express respect and admiration for his work. Though he had no followers, both Caravaggio and Andrea Sacchi studied with him at the beginning of their careers. himself painted the “Ascension” over the altar.Ĭesari continued to receive commissions until his death on July 3, 1640. Pope Clement VIII gave him the title of Cavaliere di Cristo for his supervision of the decoration of the Lateran Basilica, where Cesari. These works were often painted on copper, slate, or panel and were quite unlike those of his Roman contemporaries.Ĭesari’s talent, and close ties to the papal court, quickly made him one of Rome’s most prominent painters. In addition to these large commissions, Cesari also specialized in smaller paintings for private investors. He continued to paint frescos and altarpieces throughout Rome and Naples throughout the 1590s. It was at this point that he broke from the style of Circignani and began developing his own. These works have been lost through the years, but are preserved through copies. Under Circignani’s direction, he participated in the decoration of the Vatican itself as well as numerous other projects.Ĭesari was giving his first independent commission at the age of 20, painting frescos in S. After moving to Rome around the year 1582, Cesari was an apprentice to Nicolò Circignani where he developed his skills and studied other artists’ styles. Giuseppe Cesari, b Jan 1568, was the son of an Italian votive image painter. Learn more about the exhibit Giuseppe Cesari – From Votive Painter to Cavaliere He turned to look at Eurydice, but was only allowed a fleeting glimpse before she was pulled away back into the darkness. As they approached the light, Orpheus could no longer stand it. Orpheus agreed and the two began their ascent out of The Underworld. The one rule, he was not allowed to look at his wife until they were fully in the light. They were so moved by his lament that Hades promised that Orpheus could take Eurydice back to the land of the living. There he played his lyre and sang for Hades and Persephone. ![]() ![]() Within moments, she died.ĭistraught with grief, Orpheus traveled to the underworld to see his wife again. As the couple ran, Eurydice tripped and was bitten by a deadly viper. A young shepherd, Aristaeus, desired Eurydice and set forth with a plan to kill Orpheus. Sadly, their happiness did not last long. The two fell in love instantly and were soon married. She too, like all the others in attendance, had been drawn to his voice. While performing one day, Orpheus saw a young woman (or wood nymph), Eurydice. He even played a vital role on the voyage with Jason and his Argonauts, putting the sleepless dragon to sleep and saving the men from the sirens. With a voice that was gifted by the gods, he was able to charm anyone who heard him sing, man or beast. Orpheus, son of Apollo and Calliope, was the most talented musician in ancient times. Though there are many versions of the tale, there are few differences that exist between them. The story of the two lovers has inspired paintings, plays, operas, and songs throughout history. The tale of Orpheus and Eurydice is one of the most famous in Greek mythology. Orpheus and Eurydice – The Lovers That Inspire ![]()
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