Apollo achtervolgt Daphne c. 1636 - 1670

"Apollo achtervolgt Daphne" is an etching by Magdalena van de Passe, a Dutch artist who was active in the early 17th century. The print depicts the Greek myth of Apollo pursuing the nymph Daphne, who is transforming into a laurel tree to escape his advances. The scene is set in a lush landscape with a waterfall in the background, and the figures of Apollo and Daphne are rendered with great detail. The work is a fine example of Van de Passe's mastery of the etching technique and her ability to capture the drama of the myth. It's currently located in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.