Melpomene en Thalia by Crispijn van de (II) Passe

Melpomene en Thalia 1640

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pencil drawn

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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pen-ink sketch

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sketchbook drawing

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pencil work

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sketchbook art

"Melpomene en Thalia" is an etching by Crispijn van de Passe (II), a Dutch artist, created in 1640 and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts two figures, Melpomene and Thalia, who are the Muses of tragedy and comedy respectively, portrayed in oval frames. Melpomene holds a lute and Thalia holds a shepherd's crook, signifying their respective roles in the arts. This detailed etching is a testament to van de Passe's skill and illustrates the importance of the Muses in artistic inspiration.

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