Apollo

Denotative: Connotative:

A guy holding a lyre( type of harp), wearing a robe and a crown of laurels.

The God Apollo is pkaying the lyre.

Iconographic attribute:

In this painting it is the lyre which could either represent that he is the God of the arts (including music) or his original role as protector of shepards who were known for playing the lyre to pass their hours.