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Apollo and Marsyas

Master MF

1536

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Mythology

Dominant colour

Apollo and Marsyas is a 1536 ink by Master MF, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Master MF
When & what style?: 1536 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows Apollo and Marsyas in a dramatic scene. Apollo stands tall, while Marsyas is tied to a tree. You can see the tension between them. The details in the scene are interesting, like the expressions on their faces. The artist used shading to create depth. To learn more about the method used to create this image, look up the technique: engraving.