Apollo op zijn wagen 1528 - 1583

Etienne Delaune etched this image of Apollo on his chariot in the 16th century. The god of light and music is depicted with laurel, an emblem of triumph and status, which recalls classical antiquity and the power of Rome. Notice how Apollo's chariot is pulled by horses, a symbol that appears across cultures, representing vitality, strength, and the driving forces of nature. Think of the horses of Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice, symbols of power, spoils of war brought from Constantinople, or consider the Pale Horse from the Book of Revelation, representing death. The sun god’s journey, depicted here, is not merely a classical reference. It's a recurring motif, an "energram," reflecting humanity's timeless quest to understand the cosmos and our place within it. These symbols transcend specific eras, evolving through cultural memory and sparking deep subconscious connections. It is not linear but cyclical.