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Apollo Pursuing Daphne

Jonas Silber

1580

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Mythology

Dominant colour

Apollo Pursuing Daphne is a 1580 ink by Jonas Silber, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jonas Silber
When & what style?: 1580 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

In the image, you see a circular engraving with a landscape scene. The scene shows a man, likely Apollo, chasing a woman, possibly Daphne, who is transforming into a tree. The man is on the right, and the woman is on the left, with her arms turning into branches. The background features a village with buildings and a church steeple. The engraving is detailed, with fine lines and textures that give it a sense of depth. The artist's use of cross-hatching creates shading and dimension, making the scene feel more realistic. This engraving is an example of Renaissance art, and if you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.