Minerva and the Muses

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750, c. 1610

The image shows a group of individuals playing musical instruments and interacting in a classical setting. Various figures with unique hairstyles and draped garments in soft colors are seen seated and standing. Some are playing instruments like a lute and a violin, while others are gesturing or holding music sheets. The background includes lush foliage, trees, and hints of distant architecture, enhancing the classical ambiance.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750
Date
c. 1610
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over pen and brown and gray ink and traces of graphite, heightened with white gouache, on laid paper
Dimensions
28.3 × 38.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a group of individuals playing musical instruments and interacting in a classical setting. Various figures with unique hairstyles and draped garments in soft colors are seen seated and standing. Some are playing instruments like a lute and a violin, while others are gesturing or holding music sheets. The background includes lush foliage, trees, and hints of distant architecture, enhancing the classical ambiance.

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750