Melpomene Collection

Roman mosaic

Roman mosaic of the Muses. 3rd-4th century AD. Torre de Palm
Roman mosaic of the Muses. From left to right: Calliope, Euterpe, Erato, Thalia, Melpomene, Clio, Polyhymnia, Urania, Terpsichore. 3rd-4th century AD. From Torre de Palma

Melpomene and Thalia, 1823-26. Creator: Johann Gottfried Schadow
Melpomene and Thalia, 1823-26

Melpomene, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Melpomene, 1592. Series: The Nine Muses, pl. 3

Le Triomphe de Voltaire, 1778/79. Creator: A. Duplessis
Le Triomphe de Voltaire, 1778/79

Melpomene, probably c. 1470. Creator: Master of the S-Series Tarocchi
Melpomene, probably c. 1470

Melpomene, plate seventeen from Apollo and the Muses, c.1465. Creator: Unknown
Melpomene, plate seventeen from Apollo and the Muses, c.1465

Melpomene, Terpsichore and Erato, Greek muses.. Handcolored copperplate engraving engraved by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf after illustrations by Leonard Defraine from Mythology in Prints

Melpomene, ca. 1540-45. ca. 1540-45. Creator: Anon
Melpomene, ca. 1540-45

The apotheosis of Homer, bas-relief by Greek sculptor Archelaus of Priene
6340189 The apotheosis of Homer, bas-relief by Greek sculptor Archelaus of Priene by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: The apotheosis of Homer)

Divinities of the Greeks and Romans (coloured engraving)
998045 Divinities of the Greeks and Romans (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Melpomene, the Muse of Tragedy (engraving)
662798 Melpomene, the Muse of Tragedy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melpomene, the Muse of Tragedy)

Study for the Figure of Melpomene (pen and brown ink on off-white paper)
1216719 Study for the Figure of Melpomene (pen and brown ink on off-white paper) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); 33x21.9 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Statue of Zeus or Jupiter at Olympia, giant seated figure by the Greek sculptor Phidias around 435 BC at the sanctuary of Olympia, Greece. Giove Olimpico

Virgil (70-19 BC) and the Muses, from Sousse (Hadrumetum) (mosaic)
XIR125338 Virgil (70-19 BC) and the Muses, from Sousse (Hadrumetum) (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); 122x122.5 cm; Musee National du Bardo, Le Bardo, Tunisia; (add.info.: Clio)

Gods of Ancient Greece and Rome. Illustration for Bilder-Atlas (engraving)
5996289 Gods of Ancient Greece and Rome. Illustration for Bilder-Atlas (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gods of Ancient Greece and Rome)

Poster advertising the Reopening on 10 October of Le Petit Theatre, Boulevard Clichy
485184 Poster advertising the Reopening on 10 October of Le Petit Theatre, Boulevard Clichy, Paris, 1901 (colour litho) by Balluriau

View from Spanish Point, Bermuda, showing the Dockyard, and the Fleet at Anchor in Grassy Bay (engraving)
1620280 View from Spanish Point, Bermuda, showing the Dockyard, and the Fleet at Anchor in Grassy Bay (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: View from Spanish Point)

Sarcophagus of the Muses, Roman (marble)
PWI105604 Sarcophagus of the Muses, Roman (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; out of copyright

The Dance of Apollo with the Muses
AII79450 The Dance of Apollo with the Muses by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Melpomene, Vatican (engraving)
670284 Melpomene, Vatican (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melpomene, Vatican. Illustration for Historic Ornament by James Ward (Chapman and Hall, 1897)

Melpomene (tragedy) (chromolitho)
735753 Melpomene (tragedy) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melpomene (tragedy)

Capotoline sarcophagus bas relief representing the Nine Muses
6340162 Capotoline sarcophagus bas relief representing the Nine Muses by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Capotoline sarcophagus bas relief representing the Nine Muses)

Melpomene, The Muse of Tragedy, (oil on canvas)
827760 Melpomene, The Muse of Tragedy, (oil on canvas) by Sirani, Elisabetta (1638-65); 87x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Melpomene, The Muse of Tragedy. Elisabetta Sirani (1638-1665)

Apollo presiding over the Music of the Spheres, from Practica Musicae
CHT163696 Apollo presiding over the Music of the Spheres, from Practica Musicae by Franchino Gaffurio, first published in 1496, illustration from Revue d Histoire du Theatre

Pink lily (colour litho)
960295 Pink lily (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pink lily (Lilium speciosum var melpomene)

View in a Church with Corinthian Columns and Statues of Apollo, Melpomene, and Moses, 1560

Frontispiece, from Othello, 1900. Creator: Theodore Chasseriau
Frontispiece, from Othello, 1900

Melpomene, from the Mattei sarcophagus, Rome, 1540-45. Creator: Antonio Fantuzzi
Melpomene, from the Mattei sarcophagus, Rome, 1540-45

Melpomene in the Dumps, or Childs Play Defended by Theatrical Monarchs, December 14, 1804

Melpomene, 1869. Creator: Giuseppe Fagnani
Melpomene, 1869

Melpomene (Melpomene), c1850

Statue of Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy. Roman, after a Greek model of the 2nd century BC. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Melpomene nine muses series title seated Melpomene
Melpomene The nine muses (series title), The seated Melpomene, the muse of the mourning play, holds a horn in her hand and a document on her lap. There are books to the left of her

Melpomene Euterpe open stage cloth Title page
Melpomene and Euterpe open the stage cloth Title page for: D. Lingelbach, The discovered schyndeugd, 1687/1690, Melpomene (mourning play) and Euterpe (music, lyric) open the stage cloth together

Melpomene tragedy Tarocchi series D Apollo Muses
Melpomene (tragedy) (from the Tarocchi series D: Apollo and the Muses, #17), before 1467. Master of the E-Series Tarocchi (Italian, 15th century). Engraving hand-colored with gold

The harmony of the spheres. Apollo, god of music, oversees the eight muses connected to eight gods and goddess. Date: 15th century

Jean Racine / Huyot / Didot
JEAN RACINE the French dramatist is led forward by his muse and Melpomene to be crowned by Immortality Date: 1639 - 1699

Melpomene Mattei sarcophagus Rome 1540-45 Etching
Artokoloro

Melpomene ca 1540-45 Engraving Sheet trimmed
Artokoloro

Melpomene Thalia 1823-26 Lithograph sheet 13 5 / 8 x 19 5 / 16
Artokoloro

Melpomene ca 1540-45 Etching Sheet trimmed
Artokoloro

Minerva with the Muses (oil on canvas)
XIR71579 Minerva with the Muses (oil on canvas) by Stella, Jacques (1596-1657); 116x162 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Muses Melpomene, Erato and Polymnia, 1652-55 (oil on canvas)
XIR161041 The Muses Melpomene, Erato and Polymnia, 1652-55 (oil on canvas) by Le Sueur, Eustache (1617-55); 130x138 cm; Louvre, Paris

Melpomene, Hendrick Goltzius, 1592

Poetry and Music, the Nine Muses inspiring Arion, Orpheusan Pythagoras, under the
XJF147315 Poetry and Music, the Nine Muses inspiring Arion, Orpheusan Pythagoras, under the auspices of the Personified Air, source of all Harmony

Playwright Paul Scarron surrounded by allegorical figures, Jacob Folkema, 1703 - 1767

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"Melpomene: The Muse of Tragedy and Inspiration in Ancient Art" Step into the world of ancient art and discover the captivating presence of Melpomene, the Muse of Tragedy. From Roman mosaics to Greek sculptures, her essence has been immortalized throughout history. In a remarkable Roman mosaic from the 3rd-4th century AD, found at Torre de Palm, we witness Melpomene alongside her fellow muses. Their harmonious depiction showcases their importance in inspiring creativity and artistic expression. Johann Gottfried Schadow's masterpiece "Melpomene and Thalia" transports us to another era. Created between 1823-26, this sculpture captures Melpomene's solemnity as she stands beside Thalia, the Muse of Comedy. Together they symbolize the duality inherent in theater - tragedy and comedy intertwined. Greek mythology comes alive through stunning depictions such as "Melpomene, Terpsichore and Erato. " These graceful figures embody elegance and grace while representing different aspects of artistic inspiration. An anonymous artist's portrayal from ca. 1540-45 reveals a more somber side to Melpomene's character. With a melancholic gaze, she reminds us that tragedy is an integral part of human existence; it can be both cathartic and transformative. The bas-relief by Archelaus of Priene titled "The Apotheosis of Homer" pays tribute to one of literature's greatest poets while featuring Melpomene among other divine beings. This artwork emphasizes her role as an influential force behind tragic storytelling. Through colored engravings like "Divinities of the Greeks and Romans, " we gain insight into how these ancient cultures revered their gods. Among them stands Melpomene with her distinct attributes - a tragic mask held high above her head - signifying her connection to dramatic arts.