1615
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Apollo Abusing Leucothoe is a 1615 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a dramatic scene of Apollo grasping a nude woman, Leucothoe, from behind. The woman's body is twisted, with her head turned back towards Apollo. A radiant halo surrounds Apollo's head, and his right arm is wrapped around Leucothoe's waist. The scene is set against a dark, shadowy background, with a subtle gradient of light and dark tones. The engraving technique used creates a sense of depth and texture, with intricate details and cross-hatching that add to the overall drama of the scene. For more works like this, explore the Baroque movement.
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
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