De Zon en zijn invloed op de wereld 1585

"De Zon en zijn invloed op de wereld" (The Sun and its Influence on the World), a 1585 engraving by Johann Sadeler I, depicts the sun god Apollo, riding a chariot pulled by four horses. The chariot is situated above a city landscape and a rainbow stretches across the top of the image. The scene alludes to classical mythology, with Apollo symbolizing the sun's power over the earth, and the rainbow signifying divine favor. This artwork reflects the fascination with astrological symbolism and scientific inquiry prevalent during the Renaissance era. The engraving is housed at the Rijksmuseum and measures 233 mm by 242 mm, with an enlarged size of 539 mm by 375 mm.