Apollo 1693

"Apollo" is an etching by Samuel Bottschild, created in 1693, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. The artwork depicts Apollo, the Greek god of music, poetry, and the sun, seated on a cloud, playing a lyre. Two cupids are depicted flanking him; one holds a laurel wreath while the other draws his bow. The composition, framed within an oval, evokes a celestial scene, emphasizing Apollo's divine status and artistic prowess. The etching's detailed lines and delicate shading bring the mythological figures to life, demonstrating Bottschild's masterful skill in capturing the essence of classical mythology.