Allegorische voorstelling met Minerva, Schilderkunst, Beeldhouwkunst en Tijd 1650 - 1713

This etching by Alexis Loir, titled *Allegorische voorstelling met Minerva, Schilderkunst, Beeldhouwkunst en Tijd* depicts an allegorical scene. The central figure is Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and warfare, represented in this artwork as a victorious warrior holding a shield and spear. Below her, on the ground, are personifications of painting and sculpture, while Time is depicted by the winged figure on the left. This complex composition, created between 1650 and 1713, uses classical imagery to elevate the arts and their connection to wisdom and time. It was likely intended for a learned audience and can be found at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.