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Six large upright landscapes with scenes from Ovid's Metamorphoses: Apollo and Daphne
Six large upright landscapes with scenes from Ovid's Metamorphoses: Apollo and Daphne is a print by the Baroque artist Anthonie Waterloo. It dates from 1665 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1927.68.2
- Credit line
- Gift of Grover Higgins
About this work
Overview
Apollo and Daphne is a 1665 landscape print by Anthonie Waterloo, depicting a scene from Ovid's Metamorphoses. The work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print illustrates a moment from the myth of Apollo and Daphne. A standing figure (likely Apollo) leans on a stick, appearing tired or sad, while a seated figure (probably Daphne) gazes downward, lost in thought, under a large tree in a dense forest.
Technique & Style
Waterloo employed chiaroscuro through shading to create a three-dimensional effect in this black-and-white print. The dense, leafy trees and rocky, bushy ground exemplify Baroque landscape elements.
History & Provenance
Created in 1665, the print is now held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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