Clio, from "Twelve Muses and Goddesses" 1535 - 1550

"Clio, from 'Twelve Muses and Goddesses'" is a 16th-century engraving by Léon Davent depicting the Muse of history, Clio. The image portrays Clio seated on a throne, with a draped cloth revealing her chest, and her gaze turned upward, possibly looking toward a source of inspiration. This engraving is part of a larger series of prints illustrating all twelve Muses, highlighting Davent's talent for capturing the grace and elegance of classical figures. The artwork is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.