The image features a circular composition showcasing a pastoral landscape. Two figures are shown in the foreground, one holding a bow, while the other is engaged in a different activity. In the background, a town with various buildings and a tall tree is depicted. Rolling hills with additional structures lead up to the horizon. The sky is filled with clouds, adding movement to the scene. The artwork is monochromatic, focusing on line work and detail. The style is intricate and detailed, with precise lines and shading highlighting the architecture and landscape.
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The image features a circular composition showcasing a pastoral landscape. Two figures are shown in the foreground, one holding a bow, while the other is engaged in a different activity. In the background, a town with various buildings and a tall tree is depicted. Rolling hills with additional structures lead up to the horizon. The sky is filled with clouds, adding movement to the scene. The artwork is monochromatic, focusing on line work and detail. The style is intricate and detailed, with precise lines and shading highlighting the architecture and landscape.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Apollo Pursuing Daphne

Jonas Silber (formerly by Master IS.)

Date
1572-1589
Medium
punch engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to platemark): 15 × 14.5 cm (5 7/8 × 5 11/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1948.11.137
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • Tree
  • Costume
  • Water
  • Nuremberg
  • Building
  • Figures
Inscription

recto: in plate, at lower center: 1582 .I.S.; verso: at lower left, in graphite: C 26104

Marks

none

Watermarks

none

NGA object ID 34781. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.