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Apollo and Pythia

Unknown

1849

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Classical Antiquity Mythology

Dominant colour

Apollo and Pythia is a 1849 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1849
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows two figures standing near a pedestal. The person on the left wears a draped garment and holds a small object. The person on the right is shirtless, sitting on a curved shell-like shape, holding a round item and a staff with leaves. In front of them is a square plaque with a carved face. The figures look like they’re part of a scene from ancient times. The shell and staff suggest one person might be a sea god or messenger. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in art.