Design for Title page: Clio Taking Dictation from Minerva by Gerard de Lairesse

Design for Title page: Clio Taking Dictation from Minerva n.d.

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Gerard de Lairesse's "Design for Title Page: Clio Taking Dictation from Minerva" is a pen and brown ink drawing that depicts the Greek muse of history, Clio, taking dictation from the Roman goddess of wisdom, Minerva. Clio sits in the foreground, writing in a book, while Minerva stands behind her, dictating. The drawing is likely a design for a title page of a book on history, with the central space left empty for the title. This drawing reflects the Baroque style that was popular during Lairesse's lifetime. The drawing is currently held at the Art Institute of Chicago.