Hat-Badge with Apollo and Marsyas (or possibly Orpheus)

mid 16th century

French 16th Century

Associated Names
This is a painting of two figures. One is seated and playing a musical instrument, while the other stands nearby. The painting features intricate details, with two nude figures depicted in classical style. The seated figure appears to be playing a long, slender instrument, while the standing figure leans against an ornate structure. The background is dark, emphasizing the figures' detailed anatomy. The composition is surrounded by a circular frame with gold accents, and the word "ORPHEUS" is inscribed above. The painting uses chiaroscuro technique to create a contrast between light and shadow.

Media Options

Skip thumbnail navigation Back to thumbnail navigation
This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
On View

West Building Main Floor, Gallery M25


Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Leonard (1922-2000) and Lisa Unger Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 2008 to NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2010

  • Pregio e bellezza: Cammei e intagli dei Medici [Precious and Beautiful: Cameos and Intaglios of the Medici], Museo degli Argenti, Florence, 2010, no. 62, repro., as Apollo and Marsyas.

Inscriptions

in gold around circumference: * * OR * PHEVS * * *

Wikidata ID

Q62287634

You may be interested in