This is a drawing of a mythological scene in nature. The image depicts a detailed arrangement of figures within a wooded landscape. On the left, there is a person tied to a tree. In the center, a kneeling figure appears to be interacting with a seated character holding a large lyre. The seated figure is crowned with foliage. Next to them, another character is seated and leaning on their arm. The background features trees, cloudy skies, and classical architectural elements. The drawing includes intricate line work and shading to render depth and form.
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This is a drawing of a mythological scene in nature. The image depicts a detailed arrangement of figures within a wooded landscape. On the left, there is a person tied to a tree. In the center, a kneeling figure appears to be interacting with a seated character holding a large lyre. The seated figure is crowned with foliage. Next to them, another character is seated and leaning on their arm. The background features trees, cloudy skies, and classical architectural elements. The drawing includes intricate line work and shading to render depth and form.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Apollo and Marsyas

Master of the Die after Raphael

Date
1530s
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 18.7 x 28.3 cm (7 3/8 x 11 1/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1978.104.6
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • Roman
  • plant
  • Bridge
  • Tree
  • Male nude
  • Figures

NGA object ID 56894. 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.