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The Sun and Its Influence on the World
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The Sun and Its Influence on the World

Johann Sadeler (I) · 1585 · plakken; engraving; hand coloring; paper; parchment (animal material)

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

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The god Apollo as Sol, riding on the clouds in his triumphal chariot drawn by four horses. Center top: constellation Leo. Bottom: a hilly landscape (Italy and Bohemia) with various dignitaries. Left: a pope is being crowned. Center: the coronation of a king and the knighting of a man. Right: a royal entry. Below the image, a Latin panegyric on the influence of the sun on the regions of Italy and Bohemia. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printalbumbladpapal coronationLeo (zodiacal sign of July)
Credit lineDe Zon en zijn invloed op de wereld. 1585. Johann Sadeler (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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