Apollo tending his herd 1570 - 1650

"Apollo tending his herd" is a 17th-century drawing by Giuseppe Agellio, a renowned Italian artist. The artwork, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts Apollo, the Greek god of music, poetry, and light, tending to a herd of cattle in a pastoral setting. Agellio, known for his masterful draftsmanship, captured the scene with meticulous detail, showcasing the contours of the cattle and the delicate features of Apollo's face. The drawing exemplifies the artistic traditions of the Italian Renaissance, characterized by a focus on realism and the celebration of classical mythology.