Apollo & Daphne II by Lu Hong

Lu Hong'sApollo & Daphne II is one of four original artworks with this theme, depicting the moment of drama in Ancient poet Ovid'sMetamorphoses: the beautiful Nymph Daphne trying to avoid pursuit by a lovestruck Apollo, begs to be rescued and is turned into a laurel tree just as her would-be lover catches her in his arms. He vows to tend to her forever, celebrating her evergreen leaves by making them into crowns that adorn the heads of royalty.Apollo & Daphne II is an original multi-media painting on rice paper, hand signed and dated 1996 by Lu Hong! This original painting was used as the Master for a limited edition!Apollo & Daphne II has been custom framed using acid free materials and is ready to hang. Includes Certificate of Authenticity! Measures approx. 45 x 45 (with frame); 34.5 x 34.5 (image).