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Sol, the Sun, and His Children
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Sol, the Sun, and His Children

Harmen Jansz Muller · 1566 - 1570 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The sun god Sol rides in his chariot through the sky, drawn by two horses. The sign of Leo indicates which people belong to the sphere of influence of Sol. People born under this zodiac sign engage in sporting activities. Below them, people engage in sword fighting, wrestling, doing handstands, ball games, and acrobatics. They are watched by a royal couple on a balcony. At the bottom of the margin, a text in Latin about the children of Sol.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printshot-puttingwrestling (sport)
Credit lineSol, de zon, en zijn kinderen. 1566 - 1570. Harmen Jansz Muller. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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