Mythology, Ancient World, Apollo, Apoll

No title. Apollo, with bow and arrows, prepared to kill the fierce dragon. This narrative of Greek / Roman mythology is described by Homer and, in variation, by Ovid. Stipple copper etching by Salomon Gessner (1730-1788) after his own drawing. Dated 1771 Only minimal traces of age and use. Margins have some scattered light foxing. 19,8 x 15,3 cm (ca. 7.8 x 6")