artist Description English: Urania, muse of astronomy, ponting to a globe with a stick. Detail from the “Muses Sarcophagus”, representing the nine Muses...
English Thalia, Muse of comedy, holding a comic mask (detail from the "Muses Sarcophagus")...
Erato, muse of lyric poetry, holding a lyre. Detail from the “Muses Sarcophagus”, representing the nine Muses and their attributes. Marble, first half...
English: Euterpe, muse of music, carrying a flute. Detail from the “Muses Sarcophagus”, representing the nine Muses and their attributes. Marble, first half...
Description English: Terpsichore, muse of dancing. Detail from the “Muses Sarcophagus”, representing the nine Muses and their attributes. Marble, first half...
Clio, muse of history, holding writing tablets. Detail from the “Muses Sarcophagus”, representing the nine Muses and their attributes. Marble, first half...
Melpomene, muse of tragedy, wearing a tragic mask. Detail from the “Muses Sarcophagus”, representing the nine Muses and their attributes. Marble, first half...
Calliope, muse of epic poetry, holding a volumen. Detail from the “Muses Sarcophagus”, representing the nine Muses and their attributes. Marble, first half...
Description English: Polyhymnia, muse of sacred poetry. Detail from the “Muses Sarcophagus”, representing the nine Muses and their attributes. Marble, first half...
