Sol 1579 - 1609

"Sol", a 16th-century engraving by the Dutch artist Wierix, depicts the Roman god of the sun in a classical pose. Holding a radiant sun orb, Sol stands upon a rocky outcrop, radiating the warmth and light of his divine presence. The engraving, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Wierix's skill in rendering detailed anatomical features and the interplay of light and shadow, contributing to the enduring iconography of the sun god.