Artwork
Apollo Abusing Leucothoe
Apollo Abusing Leucothoe is an ink print by the Baroque artist Hendrick Goltzius. It dates from 1615 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:in plate, lower right: HG inv. R d Baud ex.; in plate, across lower edge: Secretum veneris qui divulgarat amorem / Phoebus, Leucothoes prodendis ignibus ardet. / Quid Divum amplexus, quid prosunt oscula? vivan / Leucothoem terra crudus Pater obruit atra
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Overview
Apollo Abusing Leucothoe is an engraving on laid paper created by Hendrick Goltzius around 1615. It exemplifies the artist's technical skill and complex compositional style, characteristic of the early Baroque period or Northern Mannerism.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving illustrates a mythological scene where Apollo grasps Leucothoe from behind. The figures are rendered in a dramatic pose, with Leucothoe's body twisted and her head turned towards Apollo, conveying a sense of tension.
Technique & Style
Goltzius's refined engraving technique is evident in the work's intricate details, cross-hatching, and subtle gradient of light and dark tones. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and texture, adding to the overall drama of the scene.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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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