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Apollo and Daphne

Follower of Giulio Romano

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene depicting a figure reaching out towards another figure in the process of transforming into a tree. The figure on the left is shown with their arms raised as they transform; their hands are extending and turning into branches with leaves sprouting. The posture and lines indicate movement and transformation. The right figure appears to be interacting with the transforming one. The drawing focuses on the central figures and their interaction, with a minimal background.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink on green-blue laid paper
Dimensions
2803 × 4001 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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