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Minerva
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Minerva

Pieter Sluyter · 1693 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Ceiling piece with the goddess Minerva, enthroned on the clouds with helmet, spear, and shield. Around her, putti with attributes of the arts and sciences. In the background, the god Jupiter, who grabs his head. Minerva was born from his head. Print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printalbumbladbirth of Minerva(decorated) ceiling
Credit lineMinerva. 1693. Pieter Sluyter. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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