Apollo achtervolgt Daphne 1733

"Apollo achtervolgt Daphne" (Apollo pursuing Daphne) is an etching by Bernard Picart, created in 1733. This artwork depicts a scene from Greek mythology, where the god Apollo chases the nymph Daphne, who transforms into a laurel tree to escape him. Picart's detailed and expressive style brings the mythological tale to life. The engraving is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The elaborate baroque frame around the scene further emphasizes the grandeur of the subject matter.