Muze met harp staand in nis 1511 - 1520

"Muze met harp staand in nis" (Muse with Harp Standing in a Niche) is an engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi, a prominent Italian Renaissance printmaker, created between 1511 and 1520. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Raimondi's mastery of line and detail, depicting a female figure, likely a muse, standing gracefully in a niche while holding a harp. The composition, characterized by its vertical format and subtle use of light and shadow, reflects the influence of Raphael's works, particularly his "School of Athens" fresco. Raimondi's prints were highly sought after during his lifetime and played a significant role in disseminating Renaissance artistic ideals throughout Europe.