Daphne Changed into a Laurel Tree

1589

Workshop of Hendrick Goltzius, after Hendrick Goltzius

Associated Names
Hendrick Goltzius

Related Artist, Dutch, 1558 - 1617

Hendrick Goltzius

Artist After, Dutch, 1558 - 1617

This is a drawing of a transformation scene. The image shows a figure transforming into a tree, with branches sprouting from the head and fingers. Another figure holding a bow is nearby. The background has rocky terrain, distant mountains, and a village. A small winged figure resembling Cupid is in the sky. There is flowing script below the scene. The drawing features detailed lines and hatching for texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Estate of Leo Steinberg

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.5 x 26 cm (7 5/16 x 10 1/4 in.), cut to platemark

  • Accession Number

    2011.139.157

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein 1996, no. 545, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Edward Peart, London (1756 or 1758 - 1826) (Lugt 892). Leo Steinberg, New York (1920-2011); Estate of Leo Steinberg; gift to NGA, 2011

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger: no. 521

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-: no. 545, i/ii.

Inscriptions

in plate, across lower edge: Ardebat flagrans Titan Penëida Daphnen / Illa thorum vitat devia lustra petens. / Vitat, et in laurum cita vertitur, at sua semper / Dilecta Phebus tempora fronde legit.

Wikidata ID

Q76559473

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