A Muse (Calliope)

A Muse (Calliope)

Artist: Cosimo Tura (Italian, c. 1430 - 1495)

Original Dimensions: 45 3/4" x 28"

Location: National Gallery of Art, London

About Artwork: (Probably 1455-60) "This imperious lady once looked down from the walls of the studiolo (study) at Belfiore, the hunting retreat belonging to the dukes of Ferrara, part of a decorative scheme showing the nine Muses. The theme was chosen by Leonello d’Este, Duke of Ferrara, and was begun by a painter called Angelo da Siena. After Leonello’s death in 1450 and Angelo’s in 1456, Leonello’s brother Borso hired Tura to produce the work. The Muses were mythological figures, the daughters of Jupiter and Mnemosyne (Memory). They embodied divine inspiration for the arts, each representing a specific art form. Our muse has been identified as Calliope, the muse of poetry. The branch of cherries may refer to justice, a principle with which Calliope was sometimes associated. Technical analysis reveals that Tura painted this image using oil paint over a different design, possibly by Angelo da Siena. The technique is flawless and suggests knowledge of the work of the Netherlandish artist Rogier van der Weyden." - (National Gallery of Art, London)

Step 1: Choose Your Painting Size (all sizes preserve artwork proportions)
Step 2: Choose Your Framing Option (comes ready to hang and includes canvas stretching, protective varnish, custom frame, finished back, and hanging hardware)
Prefer to choose framing later? 
Select "Painting Only" in Step 2. You can add framing after your painting is completed and approved.
Adding framing now?
View frame options at the bottom of this page and select your frame group in Step 2. You can specify the exact frame style once your painting is completed and approved.
Estimated painting completion:  4-6 weeks after you place your order.
$1,063.00
$1,772.00 $1,063.00

From artist to collector, one of a hundred.

Alexis Trembley

We're Here to Help.

Answers to common questions about our limited editions.

Each artwork is printed on demand in a maximum print total of 100 numbered prints. Once the edition is sold out, it will never be reprinted.

Yes. Every print is hand-numbered to mark its place in the edition. Some artists also include a signature, depending on their process.

All frames are custom-built to order using carefully selected materials. They’re designed to complement the artwork and ensure lasting quality.

A portion of every sale goes directly to the featured artist. By collecting their work, you’re helping them continue their creative practice and ensuring their art reaches new audiences.