Euterpe 1601 - 1652

This engraving, titled *Euterpe*, is a depiction of the Greek Muse of music, Euterpe. Created by an anonymous artist between 1601 and 1652, this piece is located in the Rijksmuseum. The work displays the muse in a seated position playing a flute, with musical instruments and books scattered at her feet. The engraving depicts the muse's association with music and her role as an inspiration to artists and musicians. *Euterpe* exemplifies a typical Baroque representation of the muses, emphasizing their beauty and their association with the arts.