Relief under Apollo

Willem De Keyser

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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.

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Sobre esta obra

Título: Relief under Apollo
Artista: Willem De Keyser
Año: 1652
Formato: Tall
Estado de derechos de autor: Protegido por derechos de autor
Dónde verla: Palacio Real de Ámsterdam
Tono de color: Golden Yellow Range
Brillo percibido: brilliant