This gallery shows representations of the Greek god Apollo and his corresponding Roman god in paintings and sculptures. Apollo is the god of music, poetry, art, oracles, archery, plague, medicine, sun, light, and, knowledge. Apollo and Diana, Lucas Cranach the Elder, 1525 - 1527, From the collection of: Royal Collection Trust, UK Diana, Apollo's twin sister is the goddess of hunt and is depicted sitting on a deer. She was said to be able to talk to animals and control them. In this picture Apollo is pulling his bow back in what looks like perfect form representing the god of archery. Apollo, Artus Quellinus, 1651, From the collection of: Royal Palace Amsterdam Apollo is seen with his lyre and bow. There is a python, serpent of darkness at his feet that he had slayed with his arrow. This bas-relief represents light overpowering darkness. The Musical Contest between Apollo and Marsyas, Cornelis van Poelenburgh, 1630, From the collection of: Hallwyl Museum This painting portrays the musical competition between Marsyas and Apollo. Apollo was enraged that Marsyas would even challenge him, the god of music. I like how Cornelis van Poelenburgh used dark clouds in the sky representing Apollos anger. This statue of Apollo shows him standing nude after Daphne escapes him by turning herself into a tree. Hanging on a trunk next to the god of music is his lyre. He told Daphne "I will wear you for my crown" representing his love for her. Apollo and Marsyas, Lauri, Filippo, 17th Century, From the collection of: Dulwich Picture Gallery This painting is dark showing Apollos anger at Marsyas for his challenge of music. The red in the painting adds to this anger as Apollo is about to strip the skin off Marsyas. Also representing the anger and dispute between the two is the dark sky in the background. Apollo served by the Nymphs, François Girardon and Thomas Regnaudin, 1666 - 1675, From the collection of: Palace of Versailles Apollo attended by the nymphs is a marble statue by Francois Girardon. Francois Girardon is French therefor it being built in France not Greece. The six beautiful partially nude nymphs are shown serving him showing god stature. Apollo and two Muses, Pompeo Batoni (workshop replica), after 1741, From the collection of: The Wilanów Palace Museum Apollo and two Muses is a beautiful painting by Pompeo Batoni depicting a half naked Apollo and two woman. His lyre is beside him as well as one of the woman is holding two instruments. The two woman are in deep thought listening to Apollo the god of oracles. Apollo, John Cheere, 1755 -, From the collection of: National Palace of Queluz This lead sculpture by John Cheere shows Apollo reaching out his hand and wearing just a piece of cloth. Another sculpture depicting his masculine figure as many do. Most of the sculptures of Apollo are marble so this one stood out being lead. Allegory of Louis XIV as Apollo on the Chariot of the Sun, Joseph Werner, le Jeune, 1664, From the collection of: Palace of Versailles Louis XIV is driving the chariot of the sun dressed as Apollo god of the sun. The chariot is being pulled by four horses with Aurora the goddess of dawn flying with butterfly wings above. The representation of Apollo is a mythological message. Statue of Apollo, unknown, From the collection of: Rijksmuseum van Oudheden This marble statue of Apollo from 50 - 350 A.D. shows him holding a wreath of laurel. The statue represents the gods masculine appearance as he leans on a tripod. His appearance was often depicted as being masculine. Credits: All media This user gallery has been created by an independent third party and may not represent the views of the institutions whose collections include the featured works or of Google Arts & Culture.
FAQs
What culture is Apollo the god of? ›
Apollo is one of the Olympian deities in classical Greek and Roman religion and Greek and Roman mythology. Apollo has been recognized as a god of archery, music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and diseases, the Sun and light, poetry, and more.
Was Apollo the god of art? ›Apollo is the god of music, poetry, art, oracles, archery, plague, medicine, sun, light, and, knowledge.
What did Apollo look like? ›What does Apollo look like? In art, Apollo was represented as a beardless youth, either naked or robed. He was also often depicted with one or both of his two main attributes: a bow and a lyre.
What is the ethnicity of Apollo? ›The personal name derives from the name in Greek and Roman mythology of the sun god, Apollo, an ancient Indo-European name, found for example in Hittite as Apulana 'god of the gate' (from pula 'gate', cognate with Greek pylē), therefore 'protector, patron'.
What is the sacred animal of Apollo? ›His attributes include the laurel wreath and lyre. He often appears in the company of the Muses. Animals sacred to Apollo include roe deer, swans, cicadas, hawks, ravens, crows, foxes, mice, and snakes.
What is Apollo's symbol? ›What Are Some Symbols of Apollo? Two common symbols associated with Apollo are the lyre and bow and arrow. The first of these represents his association with music and poetry, as ancient Greek poetry is often set to music. The second is indicative of Apollo being a god of archery.
What are the colors of the god Apollo? ›Red, white and gold, mainly. Also with violet, yellow, orange. And a very few times with pink, dark blue, brown and gray. (All those based on his powers and epithets) And why not?
Is Apollo a female god? ›Apollo is a god in Greek mythology, and one of the Twelve Olympians. He is the son of Zeus and Leto and the twin brother of Artemis. He is the god of healing, medicine, archery, music, dance, poetry, prophecy, knowledge, light and the sun.
Did Apollo ever love a man? ›Having fallen head over heels for the mortal man Hyacinthus, the god Apollo gives up his shrine at Delphi, his famous lyre, and his bow and arrow, to spend all his time with his new love.
What color is Apollo's hair? ›Apollo is a young god with blond hair, beige skin-tone, and teal blue eyes.
Is Apollo feminine or masculine? ›
Apollo is a masculine name of Greek origin that will definitely bring out baby's badass side. While this name means “destroyer,” Apollo is a figure that is iconic in Greek and Roman mythology.
Where is Apollo Worshipped? ›He was worshipped at Delphi and Delos, amongst the most famous of all Greek religious sanctuaries.
Who is Apollo in Greek religion? ›Apollo, Most widely revered of the Greek gods. He communicated the will of his father Zeus, made humans aware of their guilt and purified them of it, presided over religious and civil law, and foretold the future. His bow symbolized distance, death, terror, and awe; his lyre symbolized music, poetry, and dance.
What realm is Apollo the god of? ›Apollo is the Greek god of music, poetry, light, prophecy, and medicine. He is one of the Twelve Olympian gods who live on Mount Olympus. Artemis, the Greek goddess of hunting, is his twin sister. He was the patron god of the city of Delphi.