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Musical contest between Apollo and Marsyas
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Musical contest between Apollo and Marsyas

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki · 1784 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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King Midas runs away from Apollo and Marsyas. At Apollo's feet lie laurel wreaths, which together with his halo refer to his victory.

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printflight, running awaypursuing
Credit lineMuzikale tweestrijd tussen Apollo en Marsyas. 1784. Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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