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The Muse of Poetry

Willem Basse

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person sitting down with a laurel wreath on their head, curly hair flowing past their shoulders. They wear a draped garment and hold a quill in one hand and a book or document in the other. Near them, there is a globe-like object and a rolled-up scroll. The background features a landscape with the sea and sailing ships. A winged horse is depicted mid-flight off a rocky outcrop. The setting is detailed with textured lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1634
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4572 × 2918 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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