Relief under Apollo

Willem De Keyser

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Paleis op de Dam (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.

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Over dit kunstwerk

Titel: Relief under Apollo
Kunstenaar: Willem De Keyser
Jaar: 1652
Formaat: Tall
Auteursrechtelijke status: Auteursrechtelijk beschermd
Te zien op: Paleis op de Dam
Kleurtoon: Golden Yellow Range
Waargenomen helderheid: brilliant