Minerva, From a Bronze by Daedalus
1829
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1829
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Minerva, From a Bronze by Daedalus is a 1829 ink by W. Walton, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a robed figure holding a spear in one hand and a round shield in the other. The person wears a helmet with a crest and a draped cloak that falls in folds. A small face appears on the chest plate of their armor. The artist copied this from a bronze sculpture, but added a few details to make it look more dramatic. The figure stands barefoot, which was unusual for classical statues. Want to know more? Look up lithography.
