Sun

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a muscular man with a halo and sun rays for hair. He’s stepping on a lion’s neck, holding a staff, and has a banner above him with the word *SOL*. His armor looks heavy, and he’s barefoot despite the rough ground. The lion under his foot and the sun rays suggest this isn’t just a person—it’s a symbol. The word *SOL* means "sun" in Latin, so this figure likely stands for sunlight or power. Want to see more? Look up engraving to learn how artists like this carved detailed images into metal.