The harmony of the spheres
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The harmony of the spheres
The harmony of the spheres. Apollo, god of music, oversees the eight muses connected to eight gods and goddess. Date: 15th century
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Allegory Apollo Calliope Clio Erato Euterpe Goddess Gods Harmony Jupiter Luna Lute Mars Melpomene Mercury Muse Muses Polyhymnia Saturn Stella Symbolic Symbolism Terpsichore Thalia Urania Venus 15th
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This exquisite 15th century print captures the harmonious union of the gods and muses, presided over by Apollo, the god of music. The celestial bodies, represented by the planets Mercury, Venus, Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and the moon, Luna, are connected to their respective muses through allegorical symbols. Apollo, depicted with his lute, symbolizes the harmony and order that governs the universe. The eight muses, each identified by their symbols and attributes, are depicted in the scene. Calliope, the epic poet, holds a scroll, while Thalia, the comic poet, clutches a comic mask. Clio, the muse of history, holds a scroll and an inked quill. Terpsichore, the muse of dance, is shown gracefully dancing, while Euterpe, the muse of music, plays a flute. Polyhymnia, the muse of sacred poetry, is depicted in a contemplative pose, while Erato, the muse of love poetry, holds a lyre. Urania, the muse of astronomy, is shown gazing up at the stars. Melpomene, the muse of tragedy, wears a tragic mask and holds a thyrsus, a staff adorned with ivy and a goat's head. The intricate details of this print reveal the artistic mastery of the 15th century artist, who skillfully blends mythology, astronomy, and music into a single allegorical scene. The harmonious arrangement of the gods and muses, with Apollo at the center, symbolizes the interconnectedness of all things in the universe and the power of music to bring order and beauty to the world.
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