Coral figurine of Greek myth of Daphne turning into a tree

Coral figurine of Greek myth of Daphne turning into a tree

• Model: Realismo

• Size: 1920 X 1920 (3.69 MP)

• Used settings:

  • Prompt: Figurine: Sculpture representing the Greek myth The Metamorphosis of Daphne. Italian School, Trapani, Sicily. Date: 17th century AD. Medium: Red coral figure with gilt copper mounts on a later wood base. This sculpture represents a brilliant intersection of biology, mythology and supreme craftsmanship specific to the city of Trapani in Sicily. During the 17th century. sculptor utilized the natural branching growth of the coral colony to represent the very moment Daphne transforms into a laurel tree to escape the god Apollo. Her fingers extend into the natural forks of the coral which are tipped with gilded copper leaves, blurring the line between the artwork and the raw material.⁣ Museum lighting and display.
  • Using base image: No
  • Aspect Ratio: square