ApolloJohn Cheere (1709-1787)None

80.0 x 150.0 cm
National Palace of Queluz

John Cheere (1709-1787) (1709 – 1787)

John Cheere (1709-1787) was a leading English sculptor known for charming lead statues adorning stately homes. Specializing in classical & pastoral themes, his work reflects 18th-century aristocracy's taste. Explore his legacy at Mus3ums!

National Palace of Queluz (Кέλυξ, Португалия)

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A lead sculpture of a young man representing Apollo, whose hair falls over the nape of his neck in bunches, and who is wearing only the cloth that rings and covers his waist.The son of Zeus and Leto, and the twin brother of Artemis (Diana), the most beautiful of all the gods, his standing gradually rose amongst the other deities and he moved from being a herdsman to a god who reigned over men because of his eloquence and wisdom. In Rome, he was not assimilated to any other god, also being known as Apollo Phoebus or simply Phoebus. A solar deity, he was linked to nature and the cycle of the year’s seasons, as well as to music, poetry and artistic inspiration.

About this artwork

Title: Apollo
Artist: John Cheere (1709-1787)
Original dimensions: 80.0 x 150.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Where to see it: National Palace of Queluz
Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

What is the luminance of "Apollo" by John Cheere (1709-1787)?

"Apollo" by John Cheere (1709-1787) has a gentle luminance luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.

How do the colors of "Apollo" relate to each other?

The color harmony of "Apollo" is recorded as strong color unity.

How saturated is the palette of "Apollo"?

The colors of "Apollo" by John Cheere (1709-1787) have a muted saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.