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Apollo and Daphne, octagon
3567538 Apollo and Daphne, octagon by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: ARTIST: Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti, known as (1519-1594)
Date of Artwork: 1541 ca.
Location: Modena, The Estense Gallery); Finsiel/Alinari Archives - Reproduced with the permission of Ministero per i Beni e le Attivita Culturali
Media ID 23640812
© Finsiel/Alinari Archives - Reproduced with the permission of Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases the masterpiece "Apollo and Daphne, octagon" by Jacopo Robusti Tintoretto. The artwork, created around 1541, can be found in the Estense Gallery in Modena, Italy. Tintoretto, also known as Jacopo Robusti (1519-1594), was a renowned artist of the Renaissance period. The image depicts a mythical scene from Greco-Roman mythology where Apollo, the god of light and music, is seen chasing after Daphne, a nymph who has been transformed into a laurel tree to escape his advances. The composition beautifully captures their dramatic encounter amidst lush vegetation and billowing clouds. Tintoretto's mastery of both Renaissance and Baroque styles is evident in this mural painting. Every detail - from the intricate foliage to the delicate play of light on Apollo's nude body - showcases his exceptional talent. The photograph emphasizes not only the artistic beauty but also highlights elements related to meteorology and natural phenomena. The presence of clouds adds depth to the composition while symbolizing meteorological aspects such as climate and weather conditions. Overall, this print offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate Tintoretto's skillful portrayal of mythological narratives combined with scientific observations from nature. It serves as a testament to how art can seamlessly blend various disciplines together into one breathtaking piece that continues to captivate audiences centuries later.
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