Sun

Theodor de Bry, after Sebald Beham

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a mythological figure holding a sun mask. The figure is in classical style, standing with one arm raised holding a mask with a sun face, and the other arm holding a rod or scepter. The figure wears armor and a crown, surrounded by clouds. Beneath the figure is a resting lion. Above the figure is a ribbon with the word "SOL." The illustration features stippling and line work to accentuate textures and shading.