J. Meyer, Symbol of the Chest, Apollo on the Chariot, 17th-Century, Etching

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Johannes Meyer jun. (1655 Zurich - 1712 ibid.): Symbol of the chest, Apollo on the chariot 2, 17th century, EtchingTechnique: … Read more Johannes Meyer jun. (1655 Zurich - 1712 ibid.): Symbol of the chest, Apollo on the chariot 2, 17th century, EtchingTechnique: Etching on Paper, mounted on PaperInscription: At the center signed in the printing plate: "Ioh. M. ft.". At the upper part inscribed in the printing plate: "Sinn=Bild Der Brust". Date: 17th centuryDescription: Depiction of several ancient deities. In a chariot drawn by eagles, Apollo hurries across the sky and sends rays to Venus, Mercury and Jupiter.Keywords: Allegory, Gods, Greece, Roman Empire, Antiquity, Venus, Aphrodite, Hermes, Mercury, Jupiter, Zeus, Apollo, Sun, Light, Spring, 17th century, Baroque, Mythology, Switzerland, Size: 16,5 cm x 9,2 cm (6,5 x 3,6 in)Condition: Good condition. The edges of the sheet are just trimmed. Somewhat wavy and discoloured in the corners and along the edges due to the old mounting. See less