Bas-relief of Muses. 51 x 43 cm.

Description

Bas-relief of Muses. High-quality reproduction of a classical relief made of molded marble (marble powder with resin). The finish is achieved with aging patinas made from natural earths, giving the sculpture a texture and appearance very similar to an antique piece.

Measurements: Height: 51 cm. Width: 43 cm.

Reproductions of sculptures and reliefs, inspired by original museum pieces. Classical art. Handcrafted in Spain. Ideal for interior decoration (living rooms, lobbies, libraries, and offices) and for outdoors, terraces, and gardens, resistant to harsh weather conditions.

Bas-relief of Muses, Reproduction of a relief from the 3rd – 2nd century BCE, currently housed in the Capitoline Museum in Rome.

According to Greek mythology, the Muses are the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (memory). They protected and inspired the arts and sciences.

The Muses present in the arts are:

Calliope: Muse of eloquence and epic poetry. Her different artistic representations include a laurel wreath, a book, a tablet, a stylus, and a trumpet.

Clio: Muse of history. Her different artistic representations include a laurel wreath, a book or scroll, a tablet, a stylus, and a swan.

Erato: Muse of the lyrical art of elegy. Her artistic representations include a lyre, a viola, and a swan.

Euterpe: Muse of music. Her artistic representation is usually a flute (single or double).

Melpomene: Muse of tragedy. She is represented with a crown, a sword, or a tragic mask.

Polyhymnia: Muse of rhetoric. She is represented with a serious gesture and a musical instrument (usually an organ).

Thalia: Muse of comedy. She is typically represented with a musical instrument (usually a viola), a comic mask, and a scroll.

Terpsichore: Muse of dance. She is represented with a stringed musical instrument: a viola or a lyre.

Urania: Muse of astronomy and astrology. She is usually depicted with a compass, a crown of stars, and a celestial globe.