This painting, by the Italian/American artist, Joseph Fagnani (1819–1873), presents a Muse from ancient Greek and Roman mythology. Muses were the daughters of the high-god, Zeus, and the goddess, Mnemosyne (Memory), and they served as inspiring patron goddesses of arts, sciences and creativity. The names of the muses were believed to have first been listed … Continue reading Polyhymnia, By Joseph Fagnani (1819–1873)