L'Orfeo toccata & Viderunt omnes Painting with the Tempo

These two pieces were very different in the styles they were written.
First the Toccata was very Baroque, having a fanfare of brass at the beginning. This triumphant march portrayed a very majestic or royal scenery. With its moderately fast tempo, one cannot help but to march or tap the beat. The second section is the melodic line again, but arranged for woodwinds and stringed instruments. Providing a lighter, yet fuller voice, the piece turned to a more Celtic style. Instead of a march, it appears to be more of a dance. With the third part, the brass and strings are combined making this picture a very triumphant scene of celebration. We have the sense that the picture the composure wanted to create is one of celebration and joy.
The second piece is quite the opposite. This Gregorian chant has a free tempo. The men sing a solemn melody of praise to God. This picture here is a monastery or more of a cathedral since at a moment, the women voices join then men in unison. This was a monophonic piece. Unlike the Toccata, this painting was perhaps only painted in black and white, not with extravagant colors. The moving melody just shows the freedom of interpretation of what this piece could mean. With its religious feeling, the listener feels a sense of respect and reverence from this "painting."