Artwork
Apollo and Marsyas
Apollo and Marsyas is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Master MF. It dates from 1536 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Apollo and Marsyas is an engraving on laid paper created by Master MF in 1536.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a dramatic scene from mythology, featuring Apollo standing over Marsyas, who is bound to a tree, conveying a sense of tension between the two figures.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved depth in the scene through the use of shading, a characteristic of engraving, a technique that involves carving designs onto a surface to produce the image.
Artist & collection
