Titelbillede af arkitektur, malerkunst & skulptur 1751 - 1817

This is Georg Haas’s ‘Title Image of Architecture, Painting & Sculpture’, made using engraving techniques. At its heart stands the statue of Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, recognizable by her helmet, spear, and shield. A figure to her left raises a hammer, perhaps symbolizing the act of creation or construction, while to her right, a winged figure seems to guide a seated woman writing in a book. Minerva's image evolved from the Greek goddess Athena; both are powerful symbols of intellect and skill. We see this motif echoed through the ages: in Renaissance paintings, Minerva embodies the ideal of the learned woman; in Neoclassical sculptures, she stands for civic virtue and strategic prowess. This image, with its classical architecture, suggests a lineage of knowledge and artistic achievement. It’s a visual record of how we, as humans, strive for order and understanding amidst chaos.