Minerva as Bellone
1550
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Minerva as Bellone is a 1550 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a strong, bare-shouldered woman holding a spear and a round shield. Behind her, a small figure with wings holds a wreath. To her left, another small figure clings to a helmet with a face carved into it. In the background, a distant scene shows people on horseback. The woman’s face is hidden, but her confident stance and armor suggest she’s a warrior goddess. The helmet’s carved face adds a touch of mystery. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow this way.
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