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Apollo and Daphne, after Lorenzo Berninis Marble Group in the Galleria Borghese
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Apollo and Daphne, after Lorenzo Berninis Marble Group in the Galleria Borghese
4071460 Apollo and Daphne, after Lorenzo Berninis Marble Group in the Galleria Borghese, Rome, 1736 (pastel on paper) by Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-89); 66.2x51.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: In Greek mythology, the nymph Daphne, daughter of a river god, escaped the pursuing Apollo by being turned into a laurel tree by Peneus. Apollo used his powers of eternal youth and immortality to make Daphnes laurel leaves evergreen.); Swiss, out of copyright
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Eighteenth Escape Evergreen Fleeing Gods Laurel Metamorphoses Mortal Naiad Nymph Ovid Pastel Rococo Wreath Peneus
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This print captures the essence of the famous marble group "Apollo and Daphne" by Lorenzo Bernini, housed in the Galleria Borghese in Rome. Created by Jean-Etienne Liotard in 1736, this pastel on paper artwork measures 66.2x51.2 cm and is currently displayed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The image depicts a pivotal moment from Greek mythology, where Apollo, the god of music and poetry, relentlessly pursues Daphne, a nymph who seeks to escape his advances. In her desperation to evade him, she pleads with her father Peneus for help and is transformed into a laurel tree instead. Liotard skillfully portrays this metamorphosis through delicate pastel strokes that bring out the beauty of both figures amidst an idyllic landscape. The artist also highlights Apollo's powers of eternal youth and immortality as he turns Daphne's leaves into evergreen laurels. This Rococo masterpiece not only showcases Liotard's mastery but also pays homage to classical mythology and its timeless themes of love, longing, and transformation. It serves as a reminder that even gods can be subject to unrequited desire while immortalizing Daphne's fleeting escape from Apollo's pursuit. With its rich symbolism and exquisite execution, this print invites viewers to delve into ancient tales woven with gods and mortals alike—a testament to art's ability to transcend time and captivate our
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