Bernard PICART (1673-1733) by Abraham van DIEPENBEECK (1596-1675), Apollo and Daphne

copperplate, handmade paper; 26 x 36 cm (light passe-partout);
signed l.d. B.Picart del.
wooden frame, glass, passe-partout, ref. Rijkmuseum no. RP-P-1906-2823, Apollo pursues the fleeing Daphne, who has been hit by Cupid's lead arrow that drives love away. Her upraised arms are already receiving branches and leaves, and her feet are putting down roots.; in decorative bordure, "Le Temple des Muses" 1733