Apollo and the Nine Muses

Jean Leblond (I), Jean Leblond (I) (mentioned on object), c. 1630 - c. 1635

While there are numerous depictions of Apollo and the nine muses, these ones are exceptional. In Greek mythology, Apollo is the god of music and harmony and his sisters, the muses, are the goddesses of art and science and symbols of inspiration. Le Blond portrayed each of them separately, making music. Dressed and coiffed according to the latest Parisian fashion around 1630, they have thus become contemporary.

  • Artwork typeprint, titelprent
  • Object numberRP-P-2021-99-1
  • Dimensionsheight 320 mm x width 280 mm
  • Physical characteristicsgravure

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"one person playing string instrument (plucked)" by Jean Leblond (I)

Apollo and the Nine Muses

Jean Leblond (I), Jean Leblond (I) (mentioned on object), c. 1630 - c. 1635

Apollo and the Nine Muses

Apollo and the Nine Muses

Jean Leblond (I), Jean Leblond (I) (mentioned on object), c. 1630 - c. 1635

Apollo and the Nine Muses

Apollo and the Nine Muses

Jean Leblond (I), Jean Leblond (I) (mentioned on object), c. 1630 - c. 1635

Apollo and the Nine Muses

more by Jean Leblond (I)

Apollo and the Nine Muses

Jean Leblond (I), Jean Leblond (I) (mentioned on object), c. 1630 - c. 1635

Apollo and the Nine Muses

Apollo and the Nine Muses

Jean Leblond (I), Jean Leblond (I) (mentioned on object), c. 1630 - c. 1635

Apollo and the Nine Muses

Apollo and the Nine Muses

Jean Leblond (I), Jean Leblond (I) (mentioned on object), c. 1630 - c. 1635

Apollo and the Nine Muses

Apollo and the Nine Muses

Jean Leblond (I), Jean Leblond (I) (mentioned on object), c. 1630 - c. 1635

Apollo and the Nine Muses

Apollo and the Nine Muses

Jean Leblond (I), Jean Leblond (I) (mentioned on object), c. 1630 - c. 1635

Apollo and the Nine Muses

Apollo and the Nine Muses

Jean Leblond (I), Jean Leblond (I) (mentioned on object), c. 1630 - c. 1635

Apollo and the Nine Muses

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Apollo and the Nine Muses

  • Series title(s)

    Apollo en de negen muzen

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-2021-99-1

  • Description

    Apollo is uitgebeeld met een lier in de hand en een lauwerkrans op het hoofd. De god van de muziek draagt een modieus mannenkostuum en een elegant kapsel met een versierde lange haarlok, maar zijn gezicht vertoont opvallend vrouwelijke trekken.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • collector's mark: Lugt 2228
    • collector's mark: Lugt 2760
    • number: ‘10’

  • Catalogue reference

    IFF 17e siècle 54

Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Jean Leblond (I), France
    • publisher: Jean Leblond (I) (mentioned on object), Paris
    • opgedragen door: Jean Leblond (I) (mentioned on object)
    • opgedragen aan: Marquis de Sourdis (mentioned on object)
    • verlener van privilege: Lodewijk XIII (koning van Frankrijk) (mentioned on object)

  • Dating

    c. 1630 - c. 1635

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    gravure

  • Dimensions

    height 320 mm x width 280 mm

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  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the F.G. Waller-Fonds

  • Acquisition

    purchase 2021-09-09

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • Nicolaas Teeuwisse, Ausgewähle Werke / Selected Works XXI, Berlijn 2021, nr. 89.

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