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Sol (the Sun)
Johan Gregor van der Schardt, c. 1570 - c. 1581
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.
- Artwork typefigure
- Object numberBK-1977-24
- Dimensionsheight 45.7 cm x width 21.0 cm x depth 13.0 cm
- Physical characteristicsbrons met bruin patina