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Orion Killed by Apollo

Etienne Delaune

1551

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Mythology

Dominant colour

Orion Killed by Apollo is a 1551 ink by Etienne Delaune, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Etienne Delaune
When & what style?: 1551 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a scene from Greek mythology, with the figure of Orion in the foreground. He is shown lying on the ground, with a dog standing over him. In the background, there is a cityscape with buildings and trees. The engraving is done in a detailed style, with cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. The overall effect is one of drama and tension, as if the scene is frozen in time. If you're interested in learning more about the Renaissance art movement, you might want to explore the works of other artists from this period.