Apollo on the sun chariot, Peter von Cornelius
Peter von Cornelius
Apollo on the sun chariot
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Peter von Cornelius: Sieben Wandbilder zu Themen aus der antiken Mythologie für einen Raum im Erdgeschoss des Hauses von Johann Friedrich Schmidt auf der Zeil in Frankfurt (später das sog. Mumm'sche Haus, 1904 abgerissen), 1810, Leinwand, langgestreckte, oben abgerundete Hochformate. Standort unbekannt

Peter von Cornelius

Apollo on the sun chariot, 1810


Blatt
max. 215 x min. 105 mm
maximum width
123 mm
Inventory Number
6500
Object Number
6500 Z
Status
Can be presented in the study room of the Graphische Sammlung (special opening hours)

Work Data

Basic Information

Title
Apollo on the sun chariot
Draughtsman
Contractor, employer
Part Number / Total
4 / 8
Production Place
Period Produced
Object Type
Material
Technique
Geographic Reference
Production Reason
Captions Added Later
Verso unten links Stempel des Städelschen Kunstinstituts, Frankfurt am Main (Lugt 2356)
Watermark
  • Nicht geprüft

Property and Acquisition

Institution
Departement
Collection
Creditline
Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main
Picture Copyright
Public Domain

Work Content

Motifs and References

Iconclass

Primary
  • 92B3711 Apollo in the chariot of the sun, drawn by four horses, usually preceded by Aurora holding a torch; 'Carro del Sole' (Ripa)
  • 92B18(EAGLE) attributes of Jupiter: eagle
  • 48C161 column, pillar ~ architecture
  • 48C1642 caryatids ~ architecture

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Last update

11.09.2023