Midas with Apollo and Pan

published 1676

Jean Lepautre

Associated Names
Jean Lepautre

Artist, French, 1618 - 1682

This is a drawing of a pastoral scene with mythological figures. The image portrays a gathering in a lush landscape featuring three figures: two seated and one standing. They are situated under trees, with dotted foliage providing a dense backdrop. The seated figure on the left appears to possess both human and animal features, engaging with another seated figure adorned with cloth draped over their body. The third figure, standing, is dressed in elaborate attire that includes a helmet with wings. Shadows and textures are skillfully rendered through the use of line work, creating depth and a sense of realism within this mythological tableau.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7.5 x 9.1 cm (2 15/16 x 3 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1988.49.4

  • Series Title

    Benserade's "Metamorphoses d'Ovide": p.350 [1988.49.1-6]


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74878202

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