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Apollo Flays Marsyas
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Apollo Flays Marsyas

Jan van Orley · 1685 - 1735 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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The satyr Marsyas is tied to a tree and flayed alive by Apollo with a knife. Apollo begins at Marsyas' left arm. Leaning against the trunk of the tree is Marsyas' flute. To the right foreground lie Apollo's lyre and bow.

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Credit lineApollo vilt Marsyas. 1685 - 1735. Jan van Orley. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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