Apollo Killing the Python 1665

"Apollo Killing the Python" is an etching by Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder, created in 1665. The artwork depicts the Greek god Apollo slaying the monstrous serpent Python. The etching features a detailed and dramatic composition, showcasing Apollo standing triumphantly over the fallen Python, a depiction of the mythological battle. The etching is a fine example of Wolfgang's mastery of detail and his ability to convey the power and dynamism of a mythological subject matter, emphasizing the conflict between the divine and the monstrous.