Clio, Virgil & Melpomene - Ancient Greco-Roman Mosaic (original) (raw)
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DETAILS
| Museum Collection | Bardo National Museum, Tunis |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | - |
| Date | - |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The Roman poet Virgil is attended by two Muses. Thepoet wears a toga and holds a scroll on his lap. Clio, the Muse of history, stands on his left holding a scroll. Melpomene, the Muse of tragedy, stands to the right with a tragic mask.