Minerva Standing

Minerva Standing

Etienne Delaune

1551

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a black and white engraving of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom. She's standing in the center, wearing a helmet and holding a shield and spear. The background is a cross shape, with decorative designs around the edges. The engraving is detailed, with intricate lines and patterns. Minerva is depicted in a powerful pose, with her shield and spear at the ready. The cross shape of the background adds a sense of balance and harmony to the image. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the Renaissance movement.

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