Apotheose van een dichter c. 1673 - 1725

"Apotheose van een dichter" (Apotheosis of a Poet) is a drawing by Giovanni Battista Maderna that depicts a scene of a poet's ascension into heaven. The drawing is composed of numerous figures, including angels and mythical beings, suggesting a heavenly setting. This drawing, now at the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing movement and dynamism, as well as the richness and complexity of a celestial scene. Maderna's drawing provides a glimpse into the imagination of a poet and the celebration of the art of poetry. The work likely reflects the contemporary fascination with mythology and the afterlife, highlighting the enduring power of artistic expression and its elevation to a divine level.