Apollo and the Muses on Mount Parnassus c. 1640

"Apollo and the Muses on Mount Parnassus" is a drawing by Johann Christoph Storer, created in 1640. It depicts the Greek god Apollo, the god of music and poetry, playing the lyre while surrounded by the nine Muses on Mount Parnassus. The artwork is a study of the mythological scene in which Apollo and the Muses create harmony and inspire art. It is a relatively small drawing, measuring 36 x 24.3 cm, and showcases Storer's skill in capturing both the movement and emotion of the figures. The drawing is executed in pen and brown ink, and the artist's use of hatching and shading creates a sense of depth and volume, highlighting the dynamic energy of the scene.