Apotheosis of Heroes under the Reign of Minerva

Allegorical representation depicting that under the reign of the goddess of wisdom, Minerva, eloquence and heroism flourish. In the foreground, Minerva sits on a pile of books, holding her spear. Beside her, a woman seen from behind, perhaps a muse, holds the caduceus. Heroes climb the clouds toward Olympus, where Jupiter awaits them. Father Time looks on in vain, seeing the heroes secure eternal glory.