Daphne Changed into a Laurel Tree 1589

"Daphne Changed into a Laurel Tree" is a 1589 engraving by Hendrick Goltzius, a prominent Northern Mannerist artist. The print depicts the Greek myth of Daphne, who is transformed into a laurel tree to escape the advances of the god Apollo. The scene is dramatically rendered with swirling lines and exaggerated anatomy, characteristic of Goltzius’s style. The print is a fine example of the use of classical mythology in art, and its dramatic composition would have resonated with contemporary audiences.