Four Muses and Pegasus (between 1648 and 1650) — Caesar Van Everdingen
Four Muses and Pegasus (between 1648 and 1650) is an artwork by Caesar Van Everdingen. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Four Muses and Pegasus (between 1648 and 1650)
- Artist
- Caesar Van Everdingen (Dutch, 1617 – 1678)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Pegasus is the winged horse associated with the birth of Medusa’s offspring and with Bellerophon. Together the hero and horse are connected with the defeat of the Chimera.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Four Muses and Pegasus (between 1648 and 1650)
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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