Apollo as Patron of the Arts lily emblem and a goose

and a goose

adding life and movement to the piece

This statue is intriguingly held by both a devil and a man

Eerste gezicht op het Colosseum te Rome

Abraham Rademaker

Apollo as Patron of the Arts lily emblem and a gooseApollo als patroon van de kunsten, 1597 Johann Sadeler (I) This captivating piece showcases Apollo, the god of arts, surrounded by instruments used in the practice of the seven liberal arts, painting, and sculpture. These include a lyre, a music book, a globe, a protractor, a compass, a paintbrush, and a bust. To the left is an academic institution filled with scholars, while to the right lies a garden where painting and sculpture are being practiced.