Apollon et Marsyas

Oil · 2026

Apollo and Marsyas is a work from the Victim Martyrs Heroes series which deals with violence by using classic iconographic themes. Nicolas Maureau gives here his interpretation of the mythological scene of the challenge thrown to Marsyas by Apollo. Who will play the most beautiful music? The victorious Apollo will flay Marsyas to punish him for his pride. This scene has remained the symbol of the difference between Apollonian and Dionysian art. This work is a unique original work of art - Painting by Nicolas Maureau (France), Oil on Canvas. The work has a rectangular shape, Its dimensions are 195x130 cm. The artist's signature is present on the artwork. This artwork is part of the gallery Mise au noir. Framing options are available for this artwork, please contact us for details. Materials: Canvas · Original Listing: $4,814.54