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Minerva, From a Bronze by Daedalus

W. Walton after John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a standing figure with one arm raised holding a writing instrument or small staff, and the other arm holding a shield. The figure has an expressionless face with carved features and serene demeanor. The figure is wearing classical robes with armor-like embellishments, bare feet, and no jewelry. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1829
Medium
lithograph [proof before letters]
Dimensions
3288 × 4915 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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