On a relief of a table support (trapezophoron), Orpheus is depicted playing the lyre while seated. He is surrounded by wild and tame animals, which he charms with his music. The sculpture is considered an extremely rare find.It is one of the three known well-preserved table supports having this scene. In Christian art, the figure of Orpheus is symbolic and an allegory of Christ.
Caption Marble table support (trapezophoron) with Orpheus playing lyre surrounded by wild and tame animals
Mythic people Orpheus (Musician)
Type Relief
Artist/Creator Itinerant workshops from Nicomedia
Origin Aegina
Current position Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens
Index number ΒΧΜ 00001
Dating 4th c. AD
Notes
Βυζαντινό και Χριστιανικό Μουσείο | Μαρμάρινο τραπεζοφόρο Ορφέα
Related
Myths