Standbeeld van Apollo met huid van Marsyas 1636 - 1647

This engraving by Dutch artist Theodor Matham, depicts the Greek god Apollo, holding the severed head of Marsyas. The work, dating back to 1636-1647, references the myth of Apollo’s victory over Marsyas, a satyr, in a music competition. Apollo is depicted in his classical, idealized form, while Marsyas’ severed head evokes the gruesome fate of the satyr, who was flayed alive as punishment for losing the competition. This artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum, illustrates a well-known classical myth and is an example of the engraving style popular in the 17th century.