{"product_id":"apollo-killing-coronis-antonio-tempesta","title":"Apollo Killing Coronis - Antonio Tempesta","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classical etching by Antonio Tempesta depicting the myth of Apollo and Coronis, rendered with precise line work and narrative clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Antonio Tempesta depicts a scene from Ovid's Metamorphoses, specifically the myth of Apollo and Coronis. Tempesta, a Florentine artist known for his prolific output of prints, captures the moment after the god has struck his lover with an arrow. The composition is structured with Apollo standing in the foreground, his bow still held, while the fallen figure of Coronis lies on the ground nearby. A bird, often identified as a crow or raven in the narrative, flies above, observing the aftermath of the divine act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTempesta employs a clear, narrative style typical of his illustrative work. The etching technique uses varied line weights to define the forms of the figures and the surrounding woodland. The background features a simplified, open space that directs the viewer's attention to the central action. The inclusion of the Latin inscription, 'Apollinis sagitta Coronis transfigitur', at the base of the print identifies the subject matter directly for the viewer. This work reflects the interest in classical mythology that permeated the visual culture of the early seventeenth century in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Tempesta was instrumental in the dissemination of mythological and biblical narratives across Europe. His ability to condense complex literary themes into a single, readable image made his work popular among collectors and scholars. This particular print demonstrates his skill in balancing human anatomy with the requirements of a dramatic, outdoor setting. The work remains a representative example of the graphic arts during the transition from the late Renaissance to the Baroque period, showing a focus on clarity and narrative precision rather than excessive ornamentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/alpheus-pursues-arethusa-johann-wilhelm-baur\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAlpheus Pursues Arethusa - Johann Wilhelm Baur — Johann Wilhelm Baur\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/tweede-gezicht-op-het-forum-nerva-hieronymus-cock\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTweede gezicht op het Forum Nerva - Hieronymus Cock — Hieronymus Cock\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antonio Tempesta","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718970773839,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718977163599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718977196367,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718977229135,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718977261903,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718977294671,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718977327439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718977360207,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718977392975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718977425743,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718977458511,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718977491279,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Apollo-Killing-Coronis_Poster_CompositorV1_1788915295281.jpg?v=1788915875","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/apollo-killing-coronis-antonio-tempesta","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}