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Apollo and the Serpent Python (from Set of Ovid's Metamorphoses)

Gobelins Manufactory

Cleveland Museum of Art

A tapestry depicting a forest scene with a man and a serpent. The man has blond hair and wears a blue and gold short tunic and a red cape; he holds a bow and arrow and stands on a rock. The serpent is large, with a human-like head and is coiled in the foreground near a body of water; it appears to be attacking or emerging from the water. The forest is dense with trees, bushes, and foliage; a distant mountain range and buildings are visible. The tapestry has a thick border with a gold background and red and brown designs; the border has a floral pattern in the corners. The overall color palette is earthy tones with shades of green, brown, and beige.

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Dimensions:
900 × 754 px
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