Clio 1592 - 1667

"Clio" is an etching created by an anonymous artist sometime between 1592 and 1667. The etching depicts Clio, the Muse of History, seated and holding a scroll. She is surrounded by books, emphasizing her role as the keeper of knowledge. This artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. It demonstrates the meticulous detail of etching in its intricate lines and shading, highlighting the artist's skill and the popularity of this technique in the 16th and 17th centuries.