3526085 Sarcophagus with the contest between the Muses and the Sirens, late 3rd century (marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); 55.3x196.2x57.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Athena, Zeus and Hera preside over a musical contest betweenthe Muses and Sirens. The Muses, associated with the highest intellectual and artistic aspirations, are defeating the Sirens, creatures that are half woman and half bird who lured men to destruction with their song.); out of copyright.