Music 1783

"Music" is a stipple engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi, created in 1783. The artwork depicts the personified figure of Music, a woman holding a lyre, a stringed instrument commonly associated with ancient Greek music. Bartolozzi's print showcases the artist's mastery of this delicate technique, evident in the smooth, tonal gradients of the image. The engraving is a fine example of Neoclassical art, a movement that emphasized classical ideals of beauty and order. The work is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.