Dating to approximately 1592, 'Sol or Apollo' represents a masterclass in Late Mannerist printmaking, executed by the preeminent Dutch engraver Hendrik Goltzius after a design by Polidoro da Caravaggio. This striking composition captures the sun god in a moment of dramatic, sculptural dynamism, rendered with Goltzius's signature swelling and tapering line work that defines the musculature and celestial energy of the classical deity. Originally conceived as part of a series depicting Roman gods, the work reflects the late Renaissance obsession with antiquity and the monumental frescoes of Rome. Each archival reproduction is meticulously rendered to preserve the rich tonal contrasts and intricate hatching of the original engraving. Presented with a consistent, clean white gallery border, the artwork is floated in standard proportions with no cropping, offering a refined, gallery-ready presentation that honors its historical provenance.
About Your Border
Every format — Fine Art Print, Framed Fine Art Print, Canvas and Framed Canvas — is supplied with a clean white gallery border framing the image on all four sides. The border is sized in proportion to the piece — approximately 10% of the shortest edge on each side (for example, about 3 cm of white border on a 30 cm-wide piece) — so the artwork keeps its standard proportions with no cropping and is ready to hang or frame straight away. If you prefer, you can also place your own mount/mat on top.
Would you like a different border width, a borderless full-bleed version, or any other adjustment? Just let us know within 24 hours of ordering and we'll tailor it for you at no extra cost.
