Urania og Gæa sidder på en firkantet stenblok 1771 - 1772

"Urania og Gæa sidder på en firkantet stenblok" (Urania and Gaea sit on a square stone block) is a black and white engraving by Danish artist J.F. Clemens, created in 1771-1772. The artwork depicts the Greek muses Urania and Gaea. Urania, the muse of astronomy, is seated on a square stone block with a globe and a compass, symbolizing her domain. Gaea, the goddess of earth, sits next to her, holding a telescope in her hand, signifying her connection to the sky. This small engraving showcases Clemens' skill in capturing the details of classical mythology in a delicate and elegant manner. This artwork is currently located at the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen.