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Minerva

anonymous · 1695 · etching; engraving; paper

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

About this work

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 is clutching his head. Minerva was born from his head. Print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

print albumblad birth of Minerva (decorated) ceiling

Credit lineMinerva. 1695. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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