Urania 1792 - 1857

"Urania" is a portrait of the muse of astronomy, painted by Carl Christian Seydewitz in the 19th century. The painting depicts Urania holding a celestial globe while pointing to it with a pair of compasses. It's a work of Neoclassicism, which was popular during this period in Europe and favored themes from Greek mythology and Roman history. The painting is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, where art lovers can view it.