Standbeeld van Apollo 1631 - 1637

Claude Mellan's "Standbeeld van Apollo" (1631-1637) is an etching depicting the Greek god Apollo, known for his beauty, music, and prophecy. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, shows Apollo standing, his body rendered with meticulous detail and a lifelike quality. He holds a lyre, a symbol of his musical talents, and is adorned with a laurel wreath, highlighting his role as a god of the arts. Mellan's mastery of the etching technique is evident in the fine lines that create subtle variations in light and shadow.