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Allegorical representation with Minerva in a study
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Allegorical representation with Minerva in a study

Jan Schenk · 1713 - 1752 · stipple engraving; engraving; paper

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

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In a study, Minerva sits opposite the personification of Literature. Minerva wears a helmet and Literature holds a quill. Behind them sits Truth(?) by a globe. In the foreground, two putti sit among several books.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printTruthLiterature (+ variant)study'studiolo'libraryMinerva as patroness
Credit lineAllegorische voorstelling met Minerva in een studeerkamer. 1713 - 1752. Jan Schenk. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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