Apollo en Marsyas 1635

"Apollo en Marsyas" is an etching created in 1635 by Remy Vuibert, a French engraver who was active in the first half of the 17th century. The etching depicts a scene from Greek mythology where Apollo, god of music, defeats Marsyas, a satyr, in a musical contest and condemns him to be flayed alive. This print is a copy of a painting by Raphael, the original being "The Judgment of Paris" from the Vatican. Vuibert skillfully captures the drama and tension of this famous tale, showcasing a mastery of light and shadow in his use of etching techniques.