Melpomene, muse of tragedy, wearing a tragic mask. Detail from the “muses sarcophagus”, representing the nine muses and their attributes. Marble, first half of the 2nd century ad, found by the via ostiense. Dimensions: H. 92 cm (36 in.), W. 2.06 m (6 ft. 9 in.), D. 68 cm (26 ¾ in.). Collection: Louvre Museum.
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