Daphne Changed into a Laurel Tree
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a woman turning into a tree, with branches coming out of her head and fingers. She's with a figure holding a bow. The scene has rocky terrain and a village in the distance. Her transformation is a key part of the scene. This artwork shows a moment from mythology. To learn more about this style of detailed artwork, look up the technique: engraving.
