Who created this artwork?

RP- was created by Jacob van Campen in 1625 - 1676.

When was this artwork created?

This artwork was created 1625 - 1676.

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De zonnewagen van Apollo

Jacob van Campen

1625 - 1676

Medium

pen

Dimensions

h 224mm × w 375mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

paper; ink

Object Type

drawing

Subject Matter

Gemini (zodiacal sign of May); Aries (zodical sign of March); zodiacal signs of the spring season; Apollo in the chariot of the sun, drawn by four horses, usually preceded by Aurora holding a torch; 'Carro del Sole' (Ripa)

Acquisition Method

purchase

Acquired

1906

Notes

height 224 mm x width 375 mm

Collection Type

drawings

About Jacob van Campen

1595–1657 • Dutch Republic

On the death of his parents, Jacob received a considerable inheritance and the title of Lord of Randenbroek. He did not have the benefit of a formal architectural training, but produced several important works, including the Mauritshuis in The Hague and the Amsterdam Town Hall, in which he introduced an Italian classical formal idiom to the Northern Netherlands. Dutch architect and painter. Comment on works: Portraits; History; Architect