Minerva

About this work

In this painting, a woman sits on a chair, holding a spear in her right hand. She wears a brown dress with a white trim and a matching cloak draped over her left shoulder. The woman's dark hair is styled in an updo, and she looks to her right with a serious expression. The background of the painting is dark, which contrasts with the woman's clothing and the spear she holds. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Artemisia Gentileschi.