Erato Collection

Muses - Thalia, Erato
Thalia muse of comic drama and Erato muse of lyric poetry

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

Erato, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Erato, 1592. Series: The Nine Muses, pl. 7

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

Allegory of Music (Muse Erato), c. 1500. Creator: Lippi, Filippino (1457-1504)
Allegory of Music (Muse Erato), c. 1500. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Erato, plate fourteen from Apollo and the Muses, c.1465. Creator: Unknown
Erato, plate fourteen from Apollo and the Muses, c.1465

Celebrities in the guise of Gods and Muses - Anrep Mosaic
Celebrities in the guise of Gods and Muses - represented in mosaics in the National Gallery, London Entrance Hall - the work of Boris Anrep (1883 - 1969), a Russian mosaicist active in Britain. 1933

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

Parnassus, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
3362170 Parnassus, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Erato, from the series Twelve Muses and Goddesses, ca. 1540-45. Creator: Leon Davent
Erato, from the series Twelve Muses and Goddesses, 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)

Erato, Antique, British Museum (engraving)
3653617 Erato, Antique, British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Erato, Antique, British Museum)

Erato, from an intaglio (engraving)
5200769 Erato, from an intaglio (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Erato, from an intaglio)

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

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

Parnassus, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
ALI168790 Parnassus, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Erato, the Muse of Love Poetry (oil on canvas)
1764976 Erato, the Muse of Love Poetry (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 81.5x127.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Erato, the Muse of Love Poetry)

Erato, The Muse of Love Poetry (oil on canvas)
700241 Erato, The Muse of Love Poetry (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 81.5x127.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

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)

Erato, muse of lyric poetry, holding a lyre (cithara). Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome, 1789

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

Parnassus, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
PHD838 Parnassus, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

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

Terpsichore and Erato, by Henry Holiday (engraving)
5208887 Terpsichore and Erato, by Henry Holiday (engraving) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terpsichore and Erato, by Henry Holiday)

Parnassus, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
5310827 Parnassus, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Exedra in the atrium in the House of Siricus, Pompeii
6340150 Exedra in the atrium in the House of Siricus, Pompeii by Gusman, Pierre (1862-1941); (add.info.: Exedra in the atrium in the House of Siricus, Pompeii)

Thalia (comedy) and Erato (elegy) (chromolitho)
735752 Thalia (comedy) and Erato (elegy) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thalia (comedy) and Erato (elegy)

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)

Parnassus, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
LRI4610324 Parnassus, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Musei e Gallerie Pontificie, Musei Vaticani

Erato, the muse of lyric poetry (chromolitho)
975915 Erato, the muse of lyric poetry (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Erato, the muse of lyric poetry)

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

Muse Erato, Early 1770s. Creator: Torelli, Stefano (1712-1784)
Muse Erato, Early 1770s. Found in the collection of State Open-air Museum Oranienbaum

The Muse Erato, 1890. Creator: Albert Ardail
The Muse Erato, 1890

The Muse Erato Writing Verses Inspired by Love, ca. 1797. Creator: Charles Meynier
The Muse Erato Writing Verses Inspired by Love, ca. 1797. Commissioned by Francois-Bernard Boyer-Fonfrede

Erato, 1869. Creator: Giuseppe Fagnani
Erato, 1869

The Muse Erato, ca 1455. Creator: Maccagnino, Angelo (?-1456)
The Muse Erato, ca 1455. Found in the Collection of Pinacoteca Nazionale, Ferrara

The Muse Erato, c. 1480-1485. Found in the Collection of Galleria Corsini, Firenze

Erato and Pindar. Found in the Collection of Museo Gipsoteca Antonio Canova

Four Muses (From Regia Carmina by Convenevole da Prato). Artist: Pacino di Buonaguida (active 1302-1343)
Four Muses (From Regia Carmina by Convenevole da Prato). Found in the collection of British Library

Erato, c1850

Ancient Greek muses of music and dance. Left to right: Euterpe, inventor of the double flute, associated with Dionysiac music and pleasure; Erato, muse of erotic poetry; Terpsichore, muse of Dance

Erato. Statue of Muse of lyric poetry playing the zither
Classical mythology. Erato. Muse of lyric poetry. Roman statue. 2nd century AD. The muse is depicted playing the zither or lyre. From Monte Calvo, Italy. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen, Denmark

The nine Muses of Greek mythology

Erato lyric love poetry Tarocchi series D Apollo
Erato (lyric and love poetry) (from the Tarocchi series D: Apollo and the Muses, #14), before 1467. Master of the E-Series Tarocchi (Italian, 15th century). Engraving

Polyhymnia Muse Eloquence Erato Lyrical Poetry
Polyhymnia, Muse of Eloquence; Erato, Muse of Lyrical Poetry; Apollo, God of Light, Eloquence, Poetry and the Fine Arts with Urania, Muse of Astronomy; Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry; Clio

Erato Muse Lyrical Poetry 1800 Charles Meynier
Erato, Muse of Lyrical Poetry, 1800. Charles Meynier (French, 1768-1832). Oil on canvas; overall: 273 x 176 cm (107 1/2 x 69 5/16 in.)

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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Erato, the Muse of lyric poetry and love songs, has been a source of inspiration for artists throughout history. In Roman mosaics dating back to the 3rd-4th century AD, we see her depicted alongside her fellow Muses, such as Thalia, in their divine glory. These intricate works of art found in places like Torre de Palm transport us to a time when creativity was revered and celebrated. Greek mythology tells us that Erato was one of the nine Muses who resided on Mount Olympus. Alongside her sisters Melpomene and Terpsichore, she embodied different forms of artistic expression. A statue from ancient Greece shows Erato gracefully playing the zither, captivating audiences with her melodic tunes. In Renaissance frescoes like Parnassus by Raphael in the Stanza della Segnatura, Erato is immortalized among other mythical figures. This depiction emphasizes how deeply intertwined poetry and music were considered during this era. The influence continued into later centuries as well. The series Twelve Muses and Goddesses by Leon Davent showcases an enchanting portrayal of this muse's beauty and grace. Her presence adds elegance to each piece. Even beyond visual arts, Erato's impact can be seen in literature too. In bas-reliefs like The Apotheosis of Homer by Archelaus of Priene or engravings found at the British Museum or through intaglios (engravings), she is often depicted alongside famous poets or writers who sought inspiration from her divine essence. Erato's significance extends beyond mere representation; she symbolizes the power that art holds over our emotions and desires. As shown in coloured engravings depicting Divinities of Greeks and Romans or even modern interpretations like Celebrities in the Guise of Gods and Muses - Anrep Mosaic – where famous individuals are portrayed as gods – it becomes evident that Erato's influence transcends time and culture.