Apollo and Daphne c. 18th century

Editor: Right, let’s talk about this engraving, Apollo and Daphne by Jean Charles Levasseur. It depicts the iconic chase, but it feels almost…theatrical. What strikes you most about Levasseur's interpretation? Curator: The stillness amidst the chase is compelling, isn't it? The figures are frozen, suspended. Look at Daphne's transformation already underway, those laurel branches sprouting. It’s not just a flight, but a metamorphosis. Does that stillness resonate with you? Editor: Absolutely, it is like a tableau vivant. It really makes you think about the power, or lack of it, Daphne has in this situation. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. It is an artwork that reminds us to look beneath the surface.