Classical Comparisons 6: Apollo

Apollo: God of prophecy and oracles, music, song and poetry, archery, healing, plague and disease. Depicted as a handsome, beardless youth with long hair. Attributes include wreath and branch of laurel, bow and quiver of arrows, raven, and lyre. Son of Zeus and Leto

Figure: Apollo, John Cheere, c. 1755, lead; origin Copped Hall, Epping Essex

Apollo 1, Anglesey Abbey
Apollo 2, Anglesey Abbey
Apollo 3, Anglesey Abbey
Apollo 4, Anglesey Abbey
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