Apollo Pan Metamorfosen van Ovidius series title

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Apollo Pan Metamorfosen van Ovidius series title

Apollo and Pan Metamorfosen van Ovidius (series title), Music competition between Apollo and Pan. King Midas designates Pan as the winner and Apollo rewards him with a pair of donkey ears. In the margin a four-line caption, in two columns, in Latin, Midas given asss ears: Apollo gives Midas asss ears as punishment for preferring Pan in the musical contest between Apollo and Pan (Ovid, Metamorphoses XI 174), Crispijn van de Passe (I), Keulen, 1602 - 1607, paper, engraving, h 85 mm × w 133 mm

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1602 1607 Apollo Crispijn Van De Passe Four Line Caption Keulen Latin Margin Ovid Pair Punishment Series Title Two Columns Winner Musical Contest

EDITORS COMMENTS
The captivating print showcases a scene from the "Apollo Pan Metamorfosen van Ovidius" series, depicting a music competition between Apollo and Pan. In this particular moment captured by Crispijn van de Passe in 1602-1607, King Midas is seen designating Pan as the winner of the contest. However, to everyone's surprise, Apollo decides to punish Midas for his preference by giving him a pair of donkey ears. The intricate engraving on paper measures approximately 85mm in height and 133mm in width. The image is accompanied by a four-line caption written in Latin, neatly arranged into two columns within the margin. This caption further emphasizes the punishment inflicted upon Midas: "Midas given ass ears: Apollo gives Midas ass ears as punishment for preferring Pan in the musical contest between Apollo and Pan (Ovid, Metamorphoses XI 174)". This artwork not only captures an intriguing mythological tale but also highlights Van de Passe's skillful craftsmanship as an engraver during that era. The attention to detail and composition make this piece truly remarkable

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