Apollo and Daphne
1522
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1522
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Apollo and Daphne is a 1522 ink by Giulio Romano, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man and a woman in a moment of motion. The woman is running, her arms outstretched, while the man reaches toward her with one hand. Their bodies twist in opposite directions, and the lines around them suggest leaves and branches swirling in the air. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and energy. The paper has a greenish-blue tint, and the ink looks like it was applied with a pen. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.
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