Musica Septem Artes liberales series title Woman
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Musica Septem Artes liberales series title Woman
Musica Septem Artes liberales (series title), Woman as personification of Music (Musica), playing on a lyre. Next to her is an open music book on the table, Musica (quadrivium), Musica (Ripa), lyre, cithara, psaltery, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1691, paper, etching, h 174 mm × w 147 mm
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1691 Caspar Luyken Cithara Lyre Music Next Personification Playing Psaltery Quadrivium Ripa Series Title Table Musica
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This print from the Liszt Collection showcases a remarkable piece titled "Musica Septem Artes liberales series title Woman". The image portrays a woman embodying the essence of Music (Musica), skillfully playing on a lyre. Her graceful fingers dance across the strings, producing enchanting melodies that resonate through the air. Beside her lies an open music book, inviting us to explore its pages filled with harmonious compositions. This symbolic representation of Musica as part of the quadrivium highlights its significance in ancient education and intellectual pursuits. The artist, Caspar Luyken, masterfully captures every intricate detail in this etching from 1691. His meticulous craftsmanship brings life to each stroke on paper, creating a visual masterpiece measuring 174 mm in height and 147 mm in width. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are transported back to Amsterdam during a time when music was revered as one of the seven liberal arts. The lyre, cithara, and psaltery showcased alongside Musica further emphasize her role as the personification of this divine art form. Let this stunning print serve as a reminder of how music has transcended time and continues to touch our souls today. It is not merely entertainment but an expression that unites humanity across cultures and generations.
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