The Muse Polyhymnia seated with attributes of eloquence: a scroll, two books, and a caduceus. Engraving by H. Goltzius, 1592.
- Goltzius, Hendrik, 1558-1617.
- Date:
- [1592]
- Reference:
- 38940i
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Previous title, replaced January 2024 : A seated woman with a scroll and two books, holding a caduceus; representing Rhetoric. Engraving by H. Goltzius.
Publication/Creation
[Haarlem], [1592]
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; platemark 25 x 16.8 cm
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Rethoricae fontes, luculentaque verba ministrat / Ore manuque docens gestus formare decoros, / Hymnosque et paeana canens Polyhymnia laetum, / Aonias inter minime postrema sorores. F.E. ; H.G. fecit.
Bears number: 8
Creator/production credits
Latin verses attributed to Franciscus Estius
References note
Adam von Bartsch, Le peintre graveur, Vienna 1803, vol. III, pp. .45-46, no.153 ("146-154 Les Muses. Suite de neuf estampes. Hauteur: 8 pouces, 7 à 9 lignes. La marge du bas: 5 lignes. Largeur: 6 pouces. 1) Calliope. …HGoltzius inuent. et sculptor a.o 1592. … 8) Polymnie. Rethoricae fontes, luculentaque etc. - - HG fecit. …")
Reference
Wellcome Collection 38940i
Notes
One print in a set of nine by Goltzius representing the Muses. One (Calliope) bears the date 1592
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