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Calliope, the muse of the poet
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Calliope, the muse of the poet

Willem Basse · 1632 - 1634 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Calliope, the muse of the poet sitting on the ground with pen and paper on her lap, at her feet attributes of navigation, such as a globe, a chart and an astronomical instrument. To the left Pegasus near the Parnassus. Printed on the reverse with text in Dutch.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineCalliope, de muze van de dichter. 1632 - 1634. Willem Basse. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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