This is a Carrara marble reproduction of the iconic sculpture "Apollo and Daphne" by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, exhibited in the Galleria Borghese in Rome. This sculpture, 49 cm high, captures the dramatic moment of Daphne's metamorphosis as she transforms into a laurel tree to escape Apollo.

This masterpiece by Bernini is considered one of the most emblematic examples of Baroque art, which is characterized by the dynamism of the forms, the emotional intensity and the attention to detail.

Characteristics

• Material: Marble
• Dimensions: 49 cm (19.29 inches)
• Finish: Glossy
• Base: Marble
• Produced in Italy

Historical Curiosities

Gian Lorenzo Bernini sculpted "Apollo and Daphne" between 1622 and 1625. The work represents a masterpiece of Italian Baroque, exemplifying the dynamism and emotion typical of the period.

The legend of Apollo and Daphne is one of the most fascinating myths of Greek mythology, narrated in Ovid's "Metamorphoses". Apollo, god of light and the arts, falls madly in love with Daphne, a woodland nymph. However, Daphne does not reciprocate Apollo's feelings and, to escape his embrace, she asks her father, the river god Peneus, to transform her into a laurel tree.

The sculpture represents the moment in which Daphne begins to change, with her hands turning into branches and her legs into roots, while Apollo looks at her with desperation and amazement.

Maintenance

To keep your marble statue always shining, clean it regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the surface.