The Spring - Eurydice bitten by a serpent while picking flowers (Eurydice's death)

Delacroix employs a muted palette of greens, browns, and beiges, punctuated by the striking red of Eurydora’s dress. Broad, expressive brushwork creates a textured surface, while strong chiaroscuro heightens the drama, directing attention to the central figures and the serpentine threat.

Painted during the later phase of Delacroix’s career, the work reflects his ongoing dialogue with earlier masters such as Rubens and Venetian painters. After changing hands in the 19th‑century art market, it entered the São Paulo Museum of Art, where it remains on display.

The painting aligns with Romanticism’s fascination with myth, emotion, and the sublime. By choosing a moment of sudden loss rather than a heroic tableau, Delacroix joins contemporaries in exploring the darker, more vulnerable aspects of classical narratives.