Apollo and the Dragon
Plaquette
16th century (made)
16th century (made)
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This bronze plaquette is made by the Pseudo Antonio da Brescia in Italy in the 16th century. It depicts Apollo and the Dragon.
Apollo is one of the twelve gods of Olympus and the embodiment of the classical Greek spirit, representing the rational and the civilised. In Greek mythology he was the son of Zeus and Leto and the twin-brother of Artemis (Diana). In classical sculpture he represents the ideal form of male physical beauty (as Venus for female) and is portrayed young, beardless, with long hair and rather feminine features. His attributes were varied: bow, arrow, quiver (for his patron of archery), the lyre (patron of poetry and music), a four-horse chariot (for the sun god), a snake (for his victory over Python) and more.
Apollo is one of the twelve gods of Olympus and the embodiment of the classical Greek spirit, representing the rational and the civilised. In Greek mythology he was the son of Zeus and Leto and the twin-brother of Artemis (Diana). In classical sculpture he represents the ideal form of male physical beauty (as Venus for female) and is portrayed young, beardless, with long hair and rather feminine features. His attributes were varied: bow, arrow, quiver (for his patron of archery), the lyre (patron of poetry and music), a four-horse chariot (for the sun god), a snake (for his victory over Python) and more.
Object details
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Title | Apollo and the Dragon (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Plaquette, bronze, by the Pseudo Antonio da Brescia, Apollo and the Dragon, Italy, 16th century |
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Content description | Medallion depicts Apollo standing over the dragon, who is lying on his back. Trees in the background. |
Object history | Bought, 4s. |
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Summary | This bronze plaquette is made by the Pseudo Antonio da Brescia in Italy in the 16th century. It depicts Apollo and the Dragon. Apollo is one of the twelve gods of Olympus and the embodiment of the classical Greek spirit, representing the rational and the civilised. In Greek mythology he was the son of Zeus and Leto and the twin-brother of Artemis (Diana). In classical sculpture he represents the ideal form of male physical beauty (as Venus for female) and is portrayed young, beardless, with long hair and rather feminine features. His attributes were varied: bow, arrow, quiver (for his patron of archery), the lyre (patron of poetry and music), a four-horse chariot (for the sun god), a snake (for his victory over Python) and more. |
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Accession number | 7491-1861 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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