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The image shows a black and white engraving. The foreground features foliage and trees, while the background shows hills with a village. In the sky, there is a figure with a radiating head, depicted reclining on a cloud. The engraving is detailed and intricate, with precise lines and a monochromatic color palette of black and white.

Print1985.3.15

Apollo and a Nymph Leading a Lion

Crescenzio Onofri

1696 · etching

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The image shows a circular metal medallion featuring a raised sculptural image at its center. The central subject is a nude male figure in a contrapposto pose, holding a lyre in one hand and drapery in the other, leaning against a tree trunk. The medallion appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal with a reddish-brown patina. Surrounding the figure are smaller circular portraits, an animal, and Latin text around the rim. The medallion has a beaded edge and the year '1608' inscribed near the bottom. The sculpture is detailed and shows classical influences.

Sculpture1957.14.1169.b

Apollo and Coins of Augustus [reverse]

Philippe Lalyame

1603 · bronze

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The image is a black and white engraving showing a scenic vista. Two people are close to us in a pastoral setting. Mountains rise from an elevated horizon line, leading to distant structures with smoke rising. The intricate etching highlights textures through cross-hatching and line work. The sky has swirling cloud formations with expressive lines. The monochromatic color palette emphasizes shading and contrast. Birds perch on branches to the right, observing sailors near boats.

Print2011.139.146

Apollo and Coronis

Workshop of Hendrick Goltzius, after Hendrick Goltzius

1589 · engraving on laid paper

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Print1944.2.95

Apollo and Daphne

Hans Süss von Kulmbach

published 1502 · woodcut

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The image depicts a scene within a circular frame. The viewer has a slightly elevated perspective, showing the horizon, small hills, and a busy town with buildings, towers, and steeples. The illustration is detailed with precise linework, resembling woodcuts or early print techniques. The monochrome color palette uses varying shades of black and white. A figure in classical attire is seen moving towards a tree with a human-like form. The background shows a complex townscape, hills, and swirling clouds in the sky.

Print1948.11.136

Apollo and Daphne

Jonas Silber (formerly by Master IS.)

1582 · punch engraving on laid paper

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Decorative Art1951.1.1

design by Charles de La Fosse; cartoon by Zeger Jacob van Helmont (figures) and Augustin Coppens (landscape); woven in Brussels in the workshop of Urbanus Leyniers, Daniël Leyniers II, and Hendrik Reydams II

1713/1721 · tapestry: undyed wool warp, dyed wool and silk weft

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The sculpture depicts two human figures engaged in a dynamic scene. One figure appears to be leaping forward, while the other seems to be transforming, with branches emerging from their outstretched arms. Both figures are surrounded by detailed elements like foliage and architectural features in the background. The sculpture is crafted from a bronze material, giving it a metallic, brownish color with a slightly aged patina. It is a circular medallion or relief sculpture, with intricate details that make the figures appear lively and animated despite the static nature of the medium. The composition creates the illusion of movement and interaction between the figures, emphasizing action within the boundaries of the circular form.

Sculpture1957.14.229

Apollo and Daphne

Master of the Orpheus Legend

Date not recorded · bronze//Dark brown patina

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This is a drawing of figures and foliage within an ornamental oval frame. The central imagery shows two main figures and an additional figure above them amidst swirling clouds. The foreground features patterns of vines, flowers, and decorative motifs. At the bottom of the oval, there is a decorative border with a winged face.

Print1964.8.1111

Apollo and Daphne

Antoine Jacquard

Date not recorded · engraving

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This is a drawing of two figures in a landscape. The figure on the right is a woman running and looking back at the man on the left, who appears to be chasing her. The background shows trees and mountains.

Portfolio2005.17.16

Apollo and Daphne

Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

1665 · etching on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a scene depicting a figure reaching out towards another figure in the process of transforming into a tree. The figure on the left is shown with their arms raised as they transform; their hands are extending and turning into branches with leaves sprouting. The posture and lines indicate movement and transformation. The right figure appears to be interacting with the transforming one. The drawing focuses on the central figures and their interaction, with a minimal background.

Drawing2009.70.129

Apollo and Daphne

Follower of Giulio Romano

Date not recorded · pen and brown ink on green-blue laid paper

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This is a painting showing two people in nature. The person on the left appears to be running towards the right, with one leg in the air and their arms outstretched. They have tan, golden-toned skin, blond hair, and golden fabric draped loosely around them, billowing backward as they run. On the right is a pale person standing upright in a tree, their arms outstretched. They appear intertwined with the tree, with their feet nestled in the light brown trunk and their head and hands covered in olive-green leaves. The background features indistinct brown shapes against a clear blue sky.

Painting2014.136.69

Apollo and Daphne

John Singer Sargent

c. 1916/1919 · oil on canvas

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This is a drawing of a mythological scene with figures in dramatic poses. The image shows two central figures and a cherub in the background against a cloudy backdrop in shades of brown.

Print2018.91.5

Apollo and Daphne

Per Gustaf Floding

1762 · etching and aquatint with roulette printed in brown on laid paper

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The image shows a male figure standing with one foot elevated, drawing a bow, and preparing to shoot an arrow. His body is poised with one arm extended forward and the other bent back, holding the bowstring. The figure has long, flowing hair that cascades down his back and face, with a concentrated expression. He is depicted nude and carries a quiver of arrows slung over his shoulder. The background features a pattern of radiating lines and dots, possibly resembling a celestial map, with a second male figure with flowing hair and an illuminated halo-like glow behind the main figure. The upper left corner contains a symbol resembling intertwined loops.

Print1941.1.4

Apollo and Diana

Jacopo de' Barbari

c. 1503 · engraving

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The image depicts a nude male figure standing on a curved, lined surface in a dynamic pose. The man is aiming a bow with one foot forward and the other slightly lifted. He has long hair, one arm extended forward, and the other pulling back the bowstring with an arrow near his cheek. The figure wears a quiver of arrows on his back. In the background, there are linear rays, an intricate symbol near his head, and various incised lines.

Print1943.3.940

Apollo and Diana

Jacopo de' Barbari

c. 1503/1504 · engraving

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The image shows two figures in a scene. The left figure is standing up, facing right with a slight turn to the left. The person is depicted in full-body view, with muscular features, long curly hair, a laurel wreath, and holding a bow. The right figure is seated on the ground, partially visible from the waist up, with distinct facial features, long straight hair held back by a band with a jewel, and holding foliage or a plant. The seated figure has a relaxed posture. The background has a lightly textured surface, and the ground where the seated figure rests shows a lion's pelt with a visible lion's head. A monogram or artist's signature is in the bottom right corner of the image.

Print1943.3.3486

Apollo and Diana

Albrecht Dürer

1504/1505 · engraving on laid paper

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The image shows two full-length figures side by side. The figure on the left leans slightly and has their left arm on the other figure's shoulder. They have curly hair, defined facial features, and wear draped fabric over their shoulder. They hold a bow and have a quiver on their back. The figure on the right has their left arm across their chest and their right hand on a staff. They have curly hair and wear draped fabric around their waist. Both figures are barefoot, and the right figure has intricate legwear. In the background, there's a tree and a cherub-like figure holding onto the second figure's staff. The background has a rocky texture with plant growth. A mark resembling a signature is on the left side near the tree.

Print1946.21.155

Apollo and Hyacinthus

Marcantonio Raimondi after Francesco Francia

1506 · engraving

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Painting1939.1.350

Apollo and Marsyas

Sienese 16th Century, possibly Bartolomeo di David

c. 1540 · oil on panel

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The relief depicts two human figures on an oval-shaped plaque. On the left, a crouched figure plays a wind instrument. A tall nude figure with long hair stands to the right, facing the seated figure. An object resembling a lyre is between them. The sculpture is made of a golden metal with a textured surface and some discolorations. It has a historical or mythological theme, common in ancient artistic styles.

Sculpture1942.9.180

Apollo and Marsyas

Giovanni Bernardi

Date not recorded · gilded bronze

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An intricately detailed etching viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. Two figures dressed in traditional attire, one standing holding a viola and the other seated playing bagpipes. A tree with full branches on the right, and a path leading to a wooden building in the distance on the left. In the background, a slightly lower horizon. The etching shows fine, meticulous lines to create details and textures, with a monochromatic color palette focusing on black and white contrasts.

Print1944.8.36

Apollo and Marsyas

Benedetto Montagna

c. 1515/1520 · engraving

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The image shows a male figure standing at the center with one hand raised and holding an object, while the other hand holds a large sword-like weapon. He has classical facial features, long hair with a leafy garland, and is almost nude with a drapery hanging from his waist. Various characters and elements of nature surround him, with muscular, armored men on the left and a struggling figure on the right. The background includes trees, a landscape, mountains, and a castle-like structure on the horizon. The scene is detailed with symbolic elements, typical of mythological and allegorical engravings.

Print1946.21.304

Apollo and Marsyas

Master MF, after Melchior Meier

1536 · engraving on laid paper

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The sculpture depicts two main figures and a smaller figure. On the left, there is a bearded man with a muscular build, hunched over and possibly carrying or being supported by the smaller figure beneath him. His hair and beard appear textured, and he is only partially clothed with a garment over one shoulder. On the right stands a taller, more statuesque figure, likely female, draped partially in cloth, with an upward stance. This figure holds a lyre in her right hand. The smaller figure appears to be reaching up toward the taller figure's draped garment. The sculpture is crafted from a bronze-like material, exhibiting a dark brown color with highlights. The entire piece is oval-shaped with a small hole at the top. The background shows faint trees and foliage.

Sculpture1957.14.148

Apollo and Marsyas

Roman 15th Century, after the Antique

mid 15th century · bronze//Dark brown laquer (much rubbed) over light brown bronze

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The sculpture is a small, round relief depicting three figures interacting with each other. To the left, there is an elderly figure who appears to be in a seated position on a rock. In the center and right, there is a standing figure with a drapery partially covering the lower body, playing a lyre. A small, winged child figure appears to be engaged with the standing figure, reaching up towards them. Behind the figures, there is a tree. The sculpture is made of bronze, giving it a warm, metallic brown color. The piece is crafted with detailed textures and contours of the figures, showing intricate craftsmanship, with each character distinctly represented within the small circular frame.

Sculpture1957.14.149

Apollo and Marsyas

Roman 15th Century, after the Antique

mid 15th century · bronze//Medium brown patina

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The sculpture features two figures in a high-relief style on a rectangular plaque. The figure on the left is depicted clad in draped garments, sitting with one leg crossed over the other, adorned with a laurel wreath on their head, holding a lyre. The figure on the right resembles a satyr, with goat-like legs and animalistic features, posed in a dynamic stance with one arm raised. The sculpture is a metallic bronze hue, indicating metallic material. The plaque shows visible wear and texturing, possibly from age, and includes a circular hole at the top center.

Sculpture1957.14.281

Apollo and Marsyas

Ulocrino

early 16th century · bronze//Dark brown patina

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The relief features two figures. One figure is on the left, kneeling and playing a wind instrument resembling a flute, while the other stands on the right holding a lyre. Both figures appear human-like, with the standing figure in a nude form. The sculpture is crafted from a metallic material like bronze, with a brownish color. It is an oval-shaped medallion with two small holes near the top and bottom. The figures are intricately carved in a classical style, and the surface of the sculpture has a smooth finish with slight weathering, giving it an antique appearance.

Sculpture1957.14.522

Apollo and Marsyas

Florentine 16th Century

mid 16th century · bronze//Light brown patina

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