Music & Mythology 21
Bronze sculpture ” Female Violinist”
Bronze sculpture ”Female Violinist ” shows a woman playing the violin. With the violin tightly clamped between her chin and shoulder and in a nice straight posture she seems to have become one with the instrument. She strikes the violin with her right arm and with her left hand she presses the strings against the […]
Bronze sculpture ”Harpist”
Bronze sculpture ”Harpist” shows a woman playing the harp. Together with the lyre, the harp is one of the oldest musical instruments on earth. The harp is a string instrument, for which you use your fingers to generate vibrations with the snares. What attracts me to the harp is the serene sound it produces, like […]
Bronze sculpture ”Venus”
Bronze sculpture ”Venus” depicts a woman’s torso that leans against a rock. Venus is the Greek Goddess of love, femininity, and beauty. Over the years, she has become a famous figure in mythology and art and has inspired many artists. Take for example the Venus of Milo, Botticelli’s Venus and Rodin’s Venus. This is Sophia’s […]
Bronze sculpture “Conductor”
Bronze sculpture ‘’Conductor’’ shows a conductor who uses his graceful gestures and tail of his dress coat to make the music almost audible. Conducting is the art of directing and creating harmony between a large group of people. This is both applicable to guiding a classical orchestra, as well as to other life situations. Someone […]
Bronze sculpture ”Apollo and Daphne” garden
Bronze sculpture ”Apollo and Daphne” is based on the mythological tale of Apollo and Daphne. According to this myth, Apollo, the courageous and mighty sun god, had insulted Eros (cupid) about his use of the bow and arrow. Eros responded with revenge, by shooting Apollo with a golden arrow and the nymph Daphne with a […]
Stone sculpture Jonah and whale
Stone sculpture ‘’Jonah and the Whale’’ is inspired by the Biblical story of Jonah and the Whale. In the story, God orders Jonah to inform the people of Nineveh that their sinful city is to be destroyed soon. Jonah doesn’t dare to do so and flees by a ship. God punishes Jonah by arranging a […]
Bronze sculpture ‘’Grace 2 Euphrosyne’’
Bronze sculpture ”Grace 2 Euphrosyne’’ is a sculpture of the second Grace of the Greek mythology about the Three Graces. They were the daughters of Zeus and Eurynome and represent the goddesses of charm and attractiveness. Euphrosyne is the Greek word for ”mirth’’ which stands for joy, bliss and happiness. She throws her arms in […]
Bronze sculpture ‘’Grace 3 Thalia’’
Bronze sculpture ”Grace 3 Thalia’’ is a sculpture of the third Grace of the Greek mythology about the Three Graces. They were the daughters of Zeus and Eurynome and represent the goddesses of attractiveness and loveliness. The name ‘’Thalia’’ is a Greek adjective applied to banquets, meaning rich and large amounts. Therefore, the Grace Thalia […]
Bronze sculpture “Phoenix”
Bronze sculpture “Phoenix”, the firebird from the Greek mythology, who rises again from his ashes after being burnt. Symbol for making impossible things happen. Description : Phoenix Material : Bronze Dimensions : 40 cm. high, 65 cm. wide
Bronze sculpture of “Grace 1 Aglaïa”
Bronze sculpture “Grace 1 Aglaïa ” is a sculpture of the first Grace of the Greek mythology about the Three Graces. They were the daughters of Zeus and Eurynome and represent the goddesses of attractiveness and loveliness. Aglaïa is the youngest of the Three Graces and stands for beauty, brilliance, shine and adornment. She spreads […]