Loading

Sol (the Sun)

Schardt, Johan Gregor van derca. 1570 - ca. 1581

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Netherlands

The sun is portrayed in the guise of a young man with an idealized muscular body, and a mask encircled by rays of light before his face. He is accompanied by a lion, the astrological symbol of the sun. This statuette may have been part of a spectacular table fountain, although it is questionable whether this lavish ornament was ever completed.

Show lessRead more
  • Title: Sol (the Sun)
  • Creator: Schardt, Johan Gregor van der
  • Date Created: ca. 1570 - ca. 1581
  • Physical Dimensions: brons
  • Rights: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Rijksmuseum

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Interested in Visual arts?

Get updates with your personalized Culture Weekly

You are all set!

Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.

Home
Discover
Play
Nearby
Favorites