Bronze Figure of Minerva, Found in the Barrowof Achilles

W. Walton after John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure standing upright, clad in draped clothing. Above the figure's head, there are decorative elements that include leaves and possibly faces or masks. The sculpture is flanked by two stylized horse figures, each with a smaller accompanying figure or shadowy silhouette. The overall color of the sculpture is a pale shade, suggesting it might be made of a light-colored stone or material. The sculpture is drawn in a manner that emphasizes its sculptural details, with shadows and outlines giving a sense of depth and dimension.