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Apollo with a Bow and Dragon

Salomon Gessner

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person standing in a forest. The person is holding a bow, with one hand on their hip. Their face has defined features, their eyes looking to the side, with a neutral expression on their lips. The person has curly, close-cropped hair, and is wearing draped clothing across one shoulder, revealing most of their torso and legs. There is a quiver of arrows on their back. The background shows dense foliage, and behind the person is a large, coiled dragon or mythical creature with a reptilian skull visible.

Artwork Details

Date
1771
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3619 × 4824 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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