ORPHEUS Descended [Perilous nights Nr.3] by apostolos

2D • Science Fiction • posted on Oct 01, 2003

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Description

Orpheus was the son of the Sun and the Music. Not only the mortals but, also, the immortal Gods and the wild beasts were softened by his music and lyrics, and gathering around him laid by their fierceness and stood entranced. One Spring day, his wife Eurydice, shortly after their marriage, while wandering in the woods, fled, and in fleeing trod upon a snake in the grass, was bitten in the foot and died. Orpheus lamenting, prayed to all who breathed the upper air, both gods and men, and finding it all unavailing resolved to seek his wife in the regions of the dead. Orpheus descended into the valleys of the Death sang his grief and begged for the impossible : to take his beloved Eurydice with him,back to Life. As he sang, all spirits shed tears.The Death itself could not resist, and gave in. Eurydice was called. Orpheus was permitted to take her away with him on one condition, that he should not turn around to look at her 'til they should have reached the Sunlight. Under this condition they proceeded on their way, he leading, she following, through passages dark and steep, in total silence. But Orpheus could not trust the Silence.To assure himself that Eurydice was still following, cast a glance behind him, when instantly she was borne away. Somewhere, Somewhen, Eurydice is waiting for Orpheus, hoping that Death will reunite them

Comments (13)

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skoeter

10:13AM | Wed, 01 October 2003

Perhaps this explains nothing lasts forever unless you regardless accept the with and withouts in live. This image brings then and now together. A subtile detail is the factory bearing a crucifix...... Nice you're back!!

gallimel

10:23AM | Wed, 01 October 2003

one of the most beautiful myths. here treated with grace and flair.

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ralphwarnick

10:41AM | Wed, 01 October 2003

A very bold and breath taking image.

FirstBlueMoon

10:58AM | Wed, 01 October 2003

WOW! All I can do is stare and try to pick out the different parts of the scene - this is very much excellent!

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borsy

12:06PM | Wed, 01 October 2003

Excellent work of art!!!!

Alrisha

12:27PM | Wed, 01 October 2003

Great 2D work! I Can't stop to look at this!

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KingPtolemy

3:12PM | Wed, 01 October 2003

This is one of my favorite Greek myths!!! Greek mythology is way more interesting and educating than any Hollywood script Interesting surrealistic interpretation, excellent composition!!! Its good to have you back, Apostole

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hyperborea

3:39PM | Wed, 01 October 2003

Long time no see Apostolos :) Again one beauty in your distinctive style! Great composition and use of colour.

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kosv01

4:12PM | Wed, 01 October 2003

A great picture from a great artist...The meaning of this ancient Greek myth is all over this fantastic composition...Congratulations from my heart my dear friend, and keep 'em coming...---Kostas.

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