Apollo and Daphne 1744

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's "Apollo and Daphne" (1744) is a dynamic depiction of the Greek myth, painted in the Rococo style. The artwork showcases the dramatic moment when Daphne, fleeing the advances of the god Apollo, transforms into a laurel tree. Tiepolo's mastery of light and color, as well as his use of swirling movement, creates a sense of energy and excitement. The painting is housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, and is an example of Tiepolo's talent for capturing dramatic scenes from mythology with both beauty and power.