Apollo, plate 5 from Parnassus Biceps 1601

"Apollo, plate 5 from Parnassus Biceps" is an engraving by Robert Boissard, created in 1601. The print depicts the Greek god Apollo, the god of music, poetry, and light, standing with a lyre in his hand. Apollo is depicted in a classical style, with a muscular physique and a flowing cloak. The engraving is part of a series of plates illustrating the myths of ancient Greece, known as "Parnassus Biceps". The Art Institute of Chicago, where the print is located, provides a rare glimpse into Boissard’s masterful artistry and the enduring appeal of classical mythology in art.