Photographic Print : Apollo Flays Marsyas
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Apollo Flays Marsyas
Lyre-player Apollo is challenged to a musical duel by flute-player Marsyas; when he wins (by a nasty trick) he flays his presumptuous rival alive
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Alive Apollo Challenged Duel Flute Lyre Marsyas Nasty Player Rival Trick Wins Musical Myth
14"x11" Photo Print
Bring the timeless tale of Apollo and Marsyas into your home with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Prints. Featuring the captivating artwork "Apollo Flays Marsyas" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, these prints showcase the intricate details and rich colors of this iconic mythological scene. Experience the intensity of the musical duel between Apollo and Marsyas, and the tragic consequences that followed. Each print is produced using high-quality materials and techniques, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your decor. Add this masterpiece to your collection and relive the legend in your own space.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Apollo and Marsyas: A Fateful Musical Duel in Classical Mythology This evocative image captures the dramatic moment from Greek mythology when Apollo, the god of music and the arts, confronts Marsyas, a mortal flute-player, in a musical duel. The story goes that Marsyas, feeling presumptuous and overconfident in his musical abilities, challenged Apollo to a contest. Apollo, amused by Marsyas' audacity, accepted the challenge, but with a nasty trick up his sleeve. In the print, we see Apollo, depicted as a handsome, bearded man with a lyre in hand, gazing intently at Marsyas, who plays his flute with fervor and determination. The scene is set in a rustic, forested area, with trees and foliage surrounding the two musicians. The sun sets in the background, casting a warm, golden glow over the scene, adding to the sense of drama and tension. The contest was said to have taken place at the foot of Mount Parnassus, the sacred mountain of Apollo. According to legend, Apollo won the duel by producing a sound so perfect that it caused trees and rocks to tremble. In his anger and frustration, Marsyas, unable to match Apollo's divine abilities, threw down his flute in defeat. But Apollo, rather than showing mercy, decided to punish Marsyas for his presumptuousness. He ordered the Muses, the goddesses of the arts, to flay Marsyas alive and attach the skin to a tree as a warning to others. The print captures the moment just after Apollo has given the order, with Marsyas, now a helpless and terrified figure, looking up at Apollo in disbelief and horror. This haunting image is a reminder of the dangers of hubris and the consequences of challenging the gods. It also highlights the power and beauty of music, which can move the heart and soul, but can also lead to devastating consequences when wielded with the wrong intentions.
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