Apollo Chasing Daphne, Stone statue in Tuileries Garden, Paris, France
The sculpture depicts Apollo pursuing Daphne at the rectangular south basin, with detailed representations of movement through flowing garments and gestures.
Nicolas Coustou created this stone masterwork during the Baroque period, when mythological subjects dominated French garden art and royal commissions.
The statue represents the Greek myth where Apollo chases Daphne until she transforms into a laurel tree to escape his advances.
Visitors can find the statue near the south basin of Tuileries Garden, which opens daily from early morning until sunset throughout the year.
The stone material selection adds durability and permanence to the sculpture, allowing it to withstand centuries of exposure to Parisian weather conditions.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 48.86310,2.32770
Latest update: June 24, 2025 07:22
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