Terpsichore et Kalliope 1791

"Terpsichore et Kalliope" is an etching by Danish artist Gerhard Ludvig Lahde, created in 1791. It depicts the Greek Muses Terpsichore, the Muse of dance, and Kalliope, the Muse of epic poetry. The scene shows Terpsichore playing a lyre while Kalliope writes, symbolizing the relationship between music and literature. Lahde, known for his neoclassical style, captures the Muses' idealized beauty, drawing on classical mythology and imagery. The etching, now housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) in Copenhagen, is a testament to the enduring themes of artistic creation and inspiration.