The Treasure of the Temple at Jerusalem Brought by Nebuchadnezzar to the House of God
Master of Apollini Sacrum

Details
Title
The Treasure of the Temple at Jerusalem Brought by Nebuchadnezzar to the House of God
Artist/Maker
Master of Apollini Sacrum
Date
ca. 1490
Medium
Tempera on panel
Dimensions
24 5/8 x 16 1/4 inches
Credit
Gift of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation
Accession #
58.47
The Master of Marradi was a Florentine painter active during the late fifteenth century. With the revival of classical culture and the increasing secularization of Florentine society at the time, the themes and gods of Greek and Roman mythology became acceptable subjects for painting and sculpture. Here a golden statue of Apollo stands on a column above the altar of a Renaissance temple, the frieze of which bears the inscription “APOLLI SACRUM” (Dedicated to Apollo). Because both were symbolized by light, Apollo was one of the figures of the past who was interpreted as a forerunner of Christ.
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