Terpsichore et Kalliope 1791

"Terpsichore et Kalliope" is an engraving created by Danish artist Gerhard Ludvig Lahde in 1791. The artwork depicts two Greek muses, Terpsichore, the muse of dance and song, playing a lyre, and Kalliope, the muse of epic poetry, writing. This black and white engraving from the collection of SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst is a fine example of Lahde's work, and showcases the relationship between music and poetry. The artwork is small in size, measuring 290 mm in height and 210 mm in width.