Who created "Erato, from "Twelve Muses and Goddesses""?

Erato, from "Twelve Muses and Goddesses" was created by Léon Davent|Francesco Primaticcio in ca. 1540–45.

When was "Erato, from "Twelve Muses and Goddesses"" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1540–45.

What medium is "Erato, from "Twelve Muses and Goddesses""?

Erato, from "Twelve Muses and Goddesses" is Etching.

Is "Erato, from "Twelve Muses and Goddesses"" in the public domain?

Yes, Erato, from "Twelve Muses and Goddesses" is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Erato, from "Twelve Muses and Goddesses"

Léon Davent|Francesco Primaticcio

ca. 1540–45

Medium

Etching

Dimensions

Sheet (trimmed): 9 1/16 × 6 7/8 in. (23 × 17.4 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949

Accession Number

49.97.556

Tags

Muses

Art Historical Context

In the elegant etching *Erato, from "Twelve Muses and Goddess"* (ca. 1540–45), French engraver Léon Davent brings to life a design by Italian Mannerist artist Francesco Primatic. Erato, the Muse of poetry and love, is depicted with her characteristic lyre, embodying the classical ideal of inspiration and harmony. This intimate sheet, measuring just 9 1/16 × 6 7/8 inches, captures the graceful, elongated figures typical of Mannerism, blending Italian sophistication with French royal patronage. Created during the reign of King Francis I at the Château de Fontainebleau, the work reflects the cul...

Erato, from "Twelve Muses and Goddesses"

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