Author: Goltzius, Hendrick (1558-1617)
Title: The nine muses: Calliope, Thalia, Melpomene, Clio, Teupsichore, Euterpe, Erato, Polyhymnia and Urania.
Description: The complete set of engravings, 1592, second state of five, watermark Briquet 2291 (dated 1592-1596!). Each print measuring 25x17 cm., the first with a dedication to Jan Sadeler. One print with a repaired tear. A perfect set with wide margins. Strauss: ‘These muses demonstrate the effect of the journey to Italy on the artists rendering of the human figure.’

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