Apollo verslaat Python 1565 - 1611

This engraved print by Paulus van Wtewael, *Apollo verslaat Python*, depicts the Greek god Apollo defeating the serpent Python. The scene is set in a landscape with a sea in the background and a city on the horizon. Apollo stands triumphant over the serpent, his bow and arrow at the ready. This etching from 1565 to 1611 is a classic representation of the myth, with Apollo representing the power of light and reason, while Python represents chaos and darkness. *Apollo verslaat Python* is a small work, measuring 69 mm high and 89 mm wide, and is a fine example of Mannerist art. It is an emblem of human triumph over adversity, as the victory of Apollo over Python symbolizes the victory of good over evil.