Pool of the Muses at Marli
1727
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1727
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a grand outdoor pool surrounded by statues of nine muses. Trees frame the scene, and people in old-fashioned clothes stand around the pool. The water is calm and reflects the statues. Rigaud painted this to celebrate French culture in the 1700s. The muses represent art, music, and science, making it a mix of mythology and real life. See it yourself at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
