Master of the E-Series Tarocchi - Polyhymnia (heroic hymns) (from the Tarocchi series D- Apollo and the Muse - 1924.432.15 - Cleveland Museum of Art
Summary
In Greek mythology, the Muses were goddesses who presided over different branches of the arts and sciences. They were the nine daughters of Zeus, king of the gods, and Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory. Apollo, the god of light, music, prophecy, and poetry was their leader.
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Date
1500 - 1600
Source
Cleveland Museum of Art
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public domain