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The Musical Contest between Apollo and Marsyas
Cornelius van Poelenburgh
This 17th-century masterpiece depicts the classical myth of the musical duel between Apollo and Marsyas set within a lush, atmospheric landscape.
Apollo and Marsyas
Bartolomeo Manfredi
1618 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A powerful 17th-century Baroque masterpiece by Bartolomeo Manfredi depicting the mythological story of Apollo and Marsyas.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft sage
About the piece
Created around 1618, this oil painting by Bartolomeo Manfredi is a quintessential example of the Roman Baroque style. A leading follower of Caravaggio, Manfredi employs dramatic chiaroscuro and startling realism to depict the harrowing mythological scene of Apollo and Marsyas. This work offers immense historical depth and technical brilliance for collectors of classical and narrative fine art.
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