Artwork

Euterpe (Personification of Music)

Euterpe (Personification of Music), by Friedrich Sustris, gouache, 1571
Euterpe (Personification of Music), by Friedrich Sustris, gouache, 1571

Euterpe (Personification of Music) is a gouache drawing by the Renaissance artist Friedrich Sustris. It dates from 1571 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Inscribed:by later hand in pen and brown ink: Fran:co Primaticcio / Fontainebleau

Artist & collection

Portrait of Friedrich Sustris

Artist

Friedrich Sustris

Friedrich Sustris (c. 1540, in Padua – 1600, in Munich) was an Italian-Dutch painter, decorator and architect. He was a son of the artist Lambert Sustris, who worked in Italy. Sustris got his training from his father…

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Who painted Euterpe (Personification of Music)?

Euterpe (Personification of Music) was painted by Friedrich Sustris in 1571.

Where can I see Euterpe (Personification of Music)?

Euterpe (Personification of Music) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Euterpe (Personification of Music)?

Euterpe (Personification of Music) is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Euterpe (Personification of Music)?

Museum-quality prints of Euterpe (Personification of Music) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.