Sol (the Sun) c. 1570 - 1581
johangregorvanderschardt
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"Sol (the Sun)" is a bronze sculpture by Johan Gregor van der Schardt, completed between 1570 and 1581. The sculpture depicts the Roman god of the sun, Sol, as a nude, muscular figure with a sun-like crown radiating rays of light. He stands confidently, holding a staff and with a lion at his feet. This artwork showcases Schardt's mastery of bronze casting and his ability to capture the dynamism and strength of the human form. It is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and provides a glimpse into Renaissance-era artistic interpretations of classical mythology.
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The sun is portrayed in the guise of a young man with an idealized muscular body, and a mask encircled by rays of light before his face. He is accompanied by a lion, the astrological symbol of the sun. This statuette may have been part of a spectacular table fountain, although it is questionable whether this lavish ornament was ever completed.
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