Italy, with Venus and Apollo, Johann Sadeler (I), After Hans von Aachen, 1588 - 1595 print An allegory in Italy. In the middle under a tree the gods venus (love) and apollo (the arts). Venus has the horn of abundance. On her, the five crowns of Italy. Apollo with a Viola da Gamba (music) in his right hand and a stack of books in the left hand (poetry). On the ground masks, musical instruments, books and other objects for sports and play. In the background on the left a triumphant entry, on the right a few musicians and a horse race. print maker: Münchenafter drawing by: Cologne paper engraving
Italy, with Venus and Apollo, Johann Sadeler (I), After Hans von Aachen, 1588 - 1595 print An allegory in Italy. In the middle under a tree the gods venus (love) and apollo (the arts). Venus has the horn of abundance. On her, the five crowns of Italy. Apollo with a Viola da Gamba (music) in his right hand and a stack of books in the left hand (poetry). On the ground masks, musical instruments, books and other objects for sports and play. In the background on the left a triumphant entry, on the right a few musicians and a horse race. print maker: Münchenafter drawing by: Cologne paper engraving (story of) Apollo (Phoebus). (story of) Venus (Aphrodite). personifications of countries, nations, states, districts, 'Cornucopia', Horn of Plenty. viola, violoncello; double bass. crown (symbol of sovereignty). book. mask. the arts; artists. conqueror triumphing, triumphal entry of victor. horse-racing. musician - CC - out of doors Italy
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