Artwork
Apollo and Nymphs in a Landscape with a Bust of Pan
Apollo and Nymphs in a Landscape with a Bust of Pan is an ink print by the Baroque artist Francesco Fontebasso. It dates from 1744 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:by later hand, lower left in graphite: 65
About this work
Overview
Apollo and Nymphs in a Landscape with a Bust of Pan is an etching on laid paper created by Francesco Fontebasso in 1744. The print depicts a mythological scene set within a landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The scene features classical figures, including a man pointing towards something, two women with musical instruments, and people gathered around a rocky area with a large snake. A sculptural bust is also present, adding to the mythological atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a three-dimensional effect through shading, creating a sense of movement and drama with the twisted snake and varied human poses. As an etching, the print showcases Fontebasso's skill in translating his artistic vision into a detailed, black-and-white image.
History & Provenance
Fontebasso, a Venetian painter influenced by Sebastiano Ricci and Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, worked on various commissions, including projects in Saint Petersburg and decorative works in Venice, before and after creating this print.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco Fontebasso (4 October 1707 – 31 May 1769) was an Italian painter of the late-Baroque or Rococo period of Venice.
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