Orpheus plays the harp Pluto and Persephone in the Underworld

Date: 17th century
Medium: oil on board
Location: Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK

The painting depicts a chaotic scene full of fantastic and mythological creatures. At first glance, a hectic atmosphere is evident, with a multitude of characters in various activities. In the foreground, people and creatures are seen in dynamic positions, fighting or dancing. In the background, an apocalyptic landscape with fires and destruction is depicted. Overall, the image gives a dark and mysterious impression.

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Brueghel painted picture Orpheus plays the harp Pluto and Persephone in the Underworld in 17th century. Prevailing color of this fine art print is dark and its shape is landscape. This art piece is located in Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Jan Brueghel the Elder (1568-1625). Flemish painter. Son of Pieter Brueghel the Elder and father of Jan Brueghel the Younger. He is famous for his still life paintings with flowers (one of them can even be found in Prague). For his favourite theme, he is called "flowery" Brueghel, and possibly for his favourite material, he is also called "velvety." Unlike his brother Pieter Brueghel the Younger, he developed a personalized and nuanced style of painting, distinct from his father’s. Many of his paintings originated through collaborations with other artists (for example, he painted figures into other artist’s landscapes and vice versa).