Relief under Apollo

Willem De Keyser

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Royal Palace Amsterdam (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

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This relief shows various musical instruments hanging from a nail. They include a violin, pan pipes, lyre, recorder, harp and bagpipes. A celestial globe is also depicted, along with an armillary sphere, sheet music, anatomical and botanical drawings and laurel wreaths.Additional information:The celestial globe and armillary sphere allude to Apollo as the sun god driving his chariot across the sky from east to west, while the musical instruments and sheet music refer to his role as the god of music, poetry and art.

By the TopImpressionists.com Editorial Team

About this artwork

Title: Relief under Apollo
Artist: Willem De Keyser
Year: 1652
Format: Tall
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Royal Palace Amsterdam
Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
Perceived brightness: brilliant