Orpheus: music

myminifactory

This relief is a piece in a collection of many others that showcase different subjects, all designed to adorn the North side of the iconic Florence Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore. The mythological figure Orpheus takes center stage here, embodying the art of music through his legendary talent. According to legend, Orpheus' enchanting melodies captivated not only living beings but also stones themselves. He is most famously known for his tragic fate as he desperately attempted to rescue his wife from the Underworld.