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Master of the Orpheus LegendItalian
Orpheus Playing to the Animals
fourth quarter 15th century · Sculpture
Can I see it?
Yes — on view
National Gallery of Art
RoomG-016Washington, D.C., United States
Confirmed on public display.
- Verified
- 9 d ago· verified
- In this state since
- Aug 19, 2026
- Source
- Official museum collection data
About
“Orpheus Playing to the Animals” is a sculpture by Master of the Orpheus Legend (Italian), dated fourth quarter 15th century. The catalog places it within Italian and Renaissance, with classical, orpheus, and animal among its subjects. As of the latest verification it is on public display at National Gallery of Art (G-016) in Washington, D.C.. ART MAP tracks this work's display status over time, with every claim carrying its source and verification date.
Details
- Artist
- Master of the Orpheus Legend
- Date
- fourth quarter 15th century
- Medium
- Sculpture
- Accession number
- 1957.14.234
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- pipeline · record nga:43956 · fetched 9 d ago
- Image: ART MAP data pipeline — Museum open access (data contract v1)
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