Landschap met Apollo en Marsyas 1673 - 1732

"Landschap met Apollo en Marsyas" (Landscape with Apollo and Marsyas), a drawing by Flemish artist Richard van Orley (1663-1732) is a depiction of a mythological scene set in a lush landscape. The drawing, which is part of a series, depicts the Greek god Apollo and the satyr Marsyas, who challenged Apollo to a musical contest. The work is a striking example of van Orley's skill in capturing both the beauty of the natural world and the drama of the human figure. The drawing is executed in a delicate and precise style, with a light and airy feel.