Minerva

About this work

This engraving shows a woman in a flowing robe, standing in a landscape. She holds a spear in her right hand and a shield in her left. The woman's hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a laurel wreath on her head. The background features a house, trees, and hills. The engraving is done in a detailed, realistic style, with intricate lines and shading. The level of detail and realism in this engraving is reminiscent of the work of Albrecht Dürer, a German artist known for his engravings and woodcuts.