Item number: 2794

Wonderful oil painting depicting Apollo chasing Daphne. The story is taken from the Metamorphoses of the Roman poet Ovid. The prestigious commission for the original painting by Maratti, came from Louis XIV of France. Maratti's painting became not only one of the first, but, also one of the most influential manifestations of classicism at the French court.
Oil on canvas laid down on board.

H: 41"
W: 58"
D: 1.5"

Price: $11000.00