Apollo and Marsyas

1530s

Master of the Die after Raphael

Associated Names
Master of the Die

Artist, Roman, active c. 1532

Raphael

Artist After, Marchigian, 1483 - 1520

This is a drawing of a mythological scene in nature. The image depicts a detailed arrangement of figures within a wooded landscape. On the left, there is a person tied to a tree. In the center, a kneeling figure appears to be interacting with a seated character holding a large lyre. The seated figure is crowned with foliage. Next to them, another character is seated and leaning on their arm. The background features trees, cloudy skies, and classical architectural elements. The drawing includes intricate line work and shading to render depth and form.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 18.7 x 28.3 cm (7 3/8 x 11 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1978.104.6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 31

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1988

  • Graphic Survey Show, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., June 1988.

2020

  • Raphael and His Circle: Prints and Drawings from the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 2020, no cat.

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65575098

You may be interested in

Loading Results