Musick Introduc'd to Apollo by Minerva, William Hogarth, circa 1727

Minerva and apollo seated on a bank of clouds, minerva reaching down to guide by the wrist a female personification of music, who approaches at left, holding an open book of sheet music, towards apollo, who holds out his hand; in foreground right, a shield with trophies, including a drum, axe, turban and helmet. 1727 etching and engraving. Date: circa 1727. Dimensions: Height: 246 mm; Width: 163 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Apollo. Collection: British Museum. Musick Introduc'd to Apollo by Minerva (BM 1868,0822.1507)