Eustache Le Sueur's painting depicts three of the nine Muses from Greek mythology: Melpomene, Erato, and Polyhymnia. The figures are rendered in soft colours, with a focus on classical drapery and serene expressions.

This oil on canvas painting by Eustache Le Sueur depicts three of the nine Muses from Greek mythology: Melpomene, Erato, and Polyhymnia. Le Sueur, a French artist from Paris, was a founder of the French Academy of Painting and Sculpture. His work shows the influence of Raphael. He is known for his paintings of religious subjects and mythological scenes. The painting shows the three Muses in a wooded area. Melpomene, the Muse of tragedy, is seated on the left, reading from a book of music. Erato, the Muse of lyric poetry, sits behind her. Polyhymnia, the Muse of hymns, stands on the right, holding a large stringed instrument, possibly a bass viol. The figures are rendered in soft colours, with a focus on classical drapery and serene expressions. The background features a hazy, atmospheric , adding to the painting's sense of calm and contemplation. The composition is balanced, with the figures arranged in a triangular formation.