Toneel met Apollo op de Parnassus, 1594 1594

"Toneel met Apollo op de Parnassus" (Stage with Apollo on Parnassus) is a 1594 engraving by an anonymous artist that is currently part of the Rijksmuseum's collection. The print depicts a stage set with the Greek god Apollo and his nine muses on Mount Parnassus, their symbolic home. The scene is a traditional representation of the classical arts, with the muses playing musical instruments and engaging in artistic pursuits. This detailed engraving, with its intricate architectural elements and a dramatic setting, reflects the sophisticated theatrical design of the period.