Apollo, Daphne and Peneus
Group
late 17th century to early 18th century (made)
late 17th century to early 18th century (made)
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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.
Daphne is river god Peneus' daughter, with whom Apollo fell in love with.
Object details
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Title | Apollo, 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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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Accession number | A.9-1955 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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