René-Antoine Houasse (French; 1645–1710)Apollon poursuivant Daphné = Apollo Purs
René-Antoine Houasse (French; 1645–1710)Apollon poursuivant Daphné = Apollo Pursuing DaphneCommissioned by Louis XIV for the cabinet de l'appartement des bains, Château de VersaillesOil on canvas, 1677Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; © RMN-Grand Palais / Gérard Blot -- source link
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