Apollo en de muzen 1555

"Apollo en de Muzen" (Apollo and the Muses) is a 1555 engraving by Jan van Stalburch. The artwork depicts Apollo, the Greek god of music, poetry, and the arts, surrounded by the nine Muses, goddesses of the arts and sciences. The scene is set in a wooded area, and the figures are arranged in a naturalistic composition. The engraving is in the style of Renaissance art, with an emphasis on realism and detail. It is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.