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Description: | Classical scene depicting central figure of Apollo killing the Python with a spear, watched by other gods to left and right. These include Pallas Athene in top left, indicating Wisdom and the Arts, and Hercules in top right, indicating Strength, also illustrated by a lion in bottom left. Above Hercules in top right flies the Winged figure of Fame with two trumpets, reclining female figures in bottom right.
Technique: oil on canvas
medium: oil paint
The Victory of Apollo title : Assembly of the Gods by Thornhill, James, Sir, 1716 (circa), (1964.59). | Source: | Manchester City Galleries | Identifier: | mcag.emu.ecatalogue.6854 | Go to resource |
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