Virgil Writing Aeneid VIII Alongside Muses Clio and Melpomenes (mosaic)

Virgil Writing Aeneid VIII Alongside Muses Clio and Melpomenes, by unknown artist, 3rd Century A.D., mosaic Whole artwork view. In the Room of Virgil, one of the most precious pieces belonging to the collection of Roman mosaics all over the world, discovered in a house in Hadrumetum: the great Latin poet, Virgil, holding a volume on which is written a verse from the Aeneid; on either side stand the two muses: Clio - Muse of Epic Poetry and History - and Melpomenes - Muse of Tragedy -, who inspired him; in the upper side of the photo, a monofore surmounts the wide arcade which introduces to the niche where is placed the mosaic; above, one of the chandeliers which enlighten the main rooms Artista ignoto Bardo Museum