1691
oil
canvas
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Apollo Chasing Daphne is a 1691 oil by Carlo Maratta, a High Baroque Italian work, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
The painting depicts a scene from Greek mythology, with Apollo chasing Daphne. In the foreground, Apollo is shown running towards Daphne, who is transforming into a laurel tree. The background features a serene landscape with trees and a blue sky. A notable detail in the painting is the use of chiaroscuro, which creates a sense of depth and volume in the figures. The contrast between light and dark adds drama to the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Carlo Maratta or Maratti (18 May 1625 – 15 December 1713) was an Italian Baroque painter and draughtsman, active principally in Rome where he was the leading painter in the second half of the 17th century.
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