Minerva tronend boven een wapenschild 17th century

Gerard de Lairesse's "Minerva tronend boven een wapenschild" is a 17th century etching depicting the Roman goddess Minerva seated on a throne above a coat of arms. Surrounded by various military symbols, she embodies wisdom and strength, while two figures, one a builder and the other an artist, stand below. This allegorical composition likely celebrates a patron or their virtues. The detail and masterful use of light and shadow are hallmarks of Lairesse's style, known for its classical influences.