Daphne Chased by Apollo, Stone statue in Tuileries Garden, France
Description
Nicolas Coustou's sculpture depicts Apollo chasing Daphne and stands south of the rectangular basin in the Tuileries Garden in Paris. The stone work captures an ancient mythological scene with expressive figures and detailed carving.
History
The work was created in 1714 for the Chateau de Marly, then moved to the Tuileries Garden in 1797 following the French Revolution. This relocation reflected the transformation of royal estates after the political upheaval.
Culture
The sculpture tells the Greek mythological story where Daphne transforms into a laurel tree to escape Apollo's pursuit. Visitors walking through the garden can observe how this moment of transformation is frozen in stone.
Practical
The sculpture is located in a public garden that is open daily to visitors. You can find it while walking through the garden grounds without special arrangements.
Did you know?
What visitors see today is a cast of the original marble work, which has been preserved in the Louvre Museum since 1940. The original was moved indoors for protection, while the carefully made copy remains in the garden.
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