Orpheus and the Animals — Cuyp Tapestry Blanket
Orpheus and the Animals — Cuyp Tapestry Blanket
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“Orpheus und die Tiere” (Orpheus and the Animals) is a rare mythological subject by Aelbert Cuyp (1620–1691), the Dutch Golden Age painter from Dordrecht best known for his golden-lit landscapes and cattle. Here Cuyp turns to the classical legend of Orpheus, whose music was said to charm even wild animals into stillness — a fitting subject for a painter so attentive to the natural world. The painting is held today in the Anhaltische Gemäldegalerie in Dessau, Germany.
Jacquard-woven in soft, durable cotton — a warm, fully reversible throw for the sofa, bed or reading chair.
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The customer service here answered me on a Sunday. The swing from summer humidity to furnace season is brutal here and it has not budged. Ten out of ten from me.
My husband spotted this months ago and I finally gave in. The scale works perfectly for Orpheus and nothing feels cramped.
My order came a day early, which never happens. The smaller elements of Orpheus are clear enough to reward a close look.
It is a very good blanket that costs a bit more than it should. People who know Cuyp spot Orpheus from across the room. The value here is strong even with the shipping cost. The weave is dense enough that the image reads clearly from across the room. It has made the breakfast nook feel more finished.
I bought this to fill an awkward corner and it did much more than that. The brushwork in Orpheus shows exactly why Cuyp has the reputation. The tones are deep and even across the entire surface. It fits the breakfast nook like it was made for the space. ⭐