Apollo and Daphne is a life-sized Baroque marble sculpture by Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini, executed between 1622 and 1625. Briefly provide some background on the artist and the work itself. Be sure to include your thoughts on what you feel was a primary influence for the artist in developing the piece. What details (visuals, subject matter, message) makes it a good example of its time period/style? Be specific, referring to details and elements in that work of art to support your points.