Sol Apollo De zeven planeten (serietitel), RP-P-OB-2691, Heinrich Aldegrever, 1533

Identification title(s): sol. Apollo. The seven planets (series title). Object type: print object number: rp-p-ob-2691. Catalog reference: new hollstein german (aldegrever) 74. The illustrated bartsch 74. Description: apollo naked and seated on a throne, next to him a sun, before him phaeton kneels and asks to ride the sun's chariot. One of a series of seven prints with gods representing the planets. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: heinrich aldegrever (mentioned on object), after own design by: heinrich aldegrever. Place of manufacture: germany. Date: 1533. Physical features: engraving. Material: paper technique: engraving (printing process). Dimensions: plate edge: h 97 mm × w 63 mm. Topic: what: apollo as sun-god, i. E. Sol (helius), titan. Phaethon asks apollo (sol) for the chariot of the sun. Acquisition: transfer of management 1816. Date: 1533.