Signed and dated oil on canvas.

Apollo, the Greek and Roman god of music, poetry, art, the sun and a great warrior was also a patron of archery.

In Greek mythology Apollo mocked Eros, the God of Love, for his use of the bow and arrow.An insulted Eros prepared two arrows; one of gold and one of lead.

He shot Apollo with the arrow of gold, instilling him with a passionate love for the River Nymph, Daphne. He then shot Daphne with the arrow of lead, instilling in her a hatred for Apollo.