Harpocrates (or Horus), God of Silence
1540
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1540
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Harpocrates (or Horus), God of Silence is a 1540 by Federico Zuccaro, a Renaissance work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows a small, winged boy sitting on a rock, playing a flute. Behind him, two other figures—one standing, one sitting—watch quietly. The boy has a wreath on his head and holds a staff with a bunch of leaves. The whole scene looks like it’s framed by a circle, with soft shading and faint lines. The boy is likely Harpocrates, the god of silence. His calm pose and the flute suggest a moment of stillness, which fits the theme of silence. If you like this style, check out Zuccaro, Federico, the artist who made it.
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