Genius of Apollo

giovannibattistapiranesi

comic strip sketch

quirky sketch

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

roman-mythology

sketchwork

thumbnail sketching

mythology

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

initial sketch

“Genius of Apollo” is an etching by the renowned Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, known for his architectural fantasies. This print features a winged figure, possibly a cherub, driving a chariot drawn by a pair of mythical creatures. The creatures appear to be griffins, combining the head and wings of an eagle with the body of a lion, symbolizing strength and power. Piranesi's work often explored themes of classical mythology and architecture, and this print reflects his fascination with the power and beauty of ancient Rome.