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Apollo

Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a male figure standing in a powerful pose with one foot resting on clouds. His head is turned slightly to the side, exhibiting strong facial features with prominent cheekbones and a serious expression. His hair is flowing upwards. The figure is unclothed, revealing a muscular physique, apart from a cape billowing around him. He is holding a long arrow-like object in one raised hand, while the other hand holds part of the cape. The background is filled with swirling clouds and beams of light, and there is an inscription in a circular pattern emanating from his head. In the distance, there is a chariot with horses and figures. The entire image is enclosed in an oval frame.

Artwork Details

Date
1588
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3620 × 4793 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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