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Apollo, Daphne and Peneus

Group
late 17th century to early 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This bronze group represents Apollo, Daphne and Peneus. It is made in Italy, probably Florence, in the late 17th to early 18th century.
Daphne is river god Peneus' daughter, with whom Apollo fell in love with.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleApollo, Daphne and Peneus (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Group, bronze, Apollo, Daphne and Peneus, Italy (Florence), late 17th to early 18th century
Dimensions
  • Height: 43cm
  • Base length: 27cm
  • Base width: 23cm
Object history
Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A., 1955, as a birthday gift. It was purchased by him from Nyburg. A second version of the model appears in the Cottreau Collection
Subjects depicted
Summary
This bronze group represents Apollo, Daphne and Peneus. It is made in Italy, probably Florence, in the late 17th to early 18th century.
Daphne is river god Peneus' daughter, with whom Apollo fell in love with.
Collection
Accession number
A.9-1955

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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