Minerva onderricht het militair genie 1776

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki's 1776 etching, "Minerva onderricht het militair genie", depicts the Roman goddess Minerva instructing a young man in the art of military engineering. The scene takes place outdoors, with Minerva standing and pointing towards a globe, while the young man sits at a drafting table. The drawing depicts a range of military tools and weapons, symbolizing the importance of military strategy. The etching is a fine example of Chodowiecki's detailed style and his talent for representing historical and mythological themes in a clear and engaging manner. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and measures 120 mm by 177 mm.