Apollo as Patron of the Arts lily emblem Abraham Rademaker

Abraham Rademaker

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Gezicht op het Forum Romanum

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

Apollo as Patron of the Arts lily emblem Abraham RademakerApollo 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.