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: The Myth of Apollo and Marsyas in the Art of the Italian Renaissance: An Inquiry into the Meaning of Images

1996; Truman State University; Volume: 27; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2307/2543988

2326-0726

Paula Carabell,

Renaissance and Early Modern Studies

The cruel myth of Apollo and Marsyas enjoyed surprising popularity in the Renaissance. Based on over one hundred representations, this investigation explores the intentions with which the artists and their patrons evoke the myth, including Perugino, Raphael and his circle, Giulio Romano, Parmagianino, Bonzino, Tintoretto, and Titian. Illustrated.