The Muse Erato at her Lyre, 1895 posters, canvas prints, framed pictures, postcards & more by John William Godward. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome, 1789. Erato was the Muse of erotic poetry and mimic imitation. Erato is the Muse of love poetry. Erato, name so true, thou art my muse. In Simon Vouet's representations, two turtle-doves are eating seeds at her feet. John William Godward, Muse Erato at Her Lyre (1895) The Muse, Robert A. Sieczkiewicz. Johann Heinrich Tischbein - The Nine Muses - Erato (Lyric Poetry), 1781.jpg 2,000 × 1,615; 1.73 MB. Jacopo Tintoretto - Muze met luit.jpg 1,840 × 2,622; 2.26 MB. Erato, muse of lyric poetry, holding a lyre (cithara). Erato was honored as the Muse of comedy.

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See more ideas about Erato, Muse, Erotic poetry. Her name has the same root as Eros, the god of desire and her name means “desired”, “beloved” or “lovely”. Sep 6, 2014 - Explore rebeccahosford's board "Erato" on Pinterest. The Muses were around primarily to entertain the Olympians. In most Orphic hymns, it is Erato that charms the sight. Since the Renaissance she has mostly been shown with a wreath of myrtle and roses, holding a lyre, or a small kithara, a musical instrument often associated with Apollo.

In the Orphic hymn to the Muses, it is Erato who charms the sight.
. Godward-Erato at Her Lyre.jpg 900 × 778; 198 KB. Erato is the muse of erotic poetry and love poetry. Johann Heinrich Tischbein der Ältere - Bildnis der Erato, Muse der Liebesdichtung, 1779.png 597 × 770; 576 KB. She is often portrayed with roses and holding a musical instrument like the kithara or the lyre. That is why her representation is most idyllic: in one hand she carries myrtle and roses and with the other a lyre or zither (a stringed instrument invented by Hermes). Erato is often depicted holding a Lyre Trivia Her symbol is a lyre. Erato (Ερατω) was one of the nine Muses who were goddesses of music, song and dance.

My pen never tires when writing of thee, Though thou be a far distance from my touch. Jul 18, 2013 - The Muse Erato at her Lyre - John William Godward, 1895 The Muse of poetry and love, Erato, takes her name from the god Eros according to the story of Apollonius Rhodius in Argonautica. This illustration dates to 1898 and shows a statue of Thalia in the Vatican Museum. Thy every movement provides many cues, While words from thy lips so invigorate. Handmade in the UK. Gazing upon thy beauty motivates.