Erato, Muse of Lyrical Poetry
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
273 × 176 cm
Classification
Painting
Department
Modern European Painting and Sculpture
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund
Accession Number
2003.6.2
Tags
male
About this artwork
Erato, the muse of lyric and erotic poetry, is often depicted with a golden arrow received from Eros or Cupid, a sign of the emotion that inspires her.