Minerva met het stadswapen van Amsterdam 1821 - 1886

"Minerva met het stadswapen van Amsterdam" is an 1821-1886 engraving by Dirk Jurriaan Sluyter, showcasing the Roman goddess Minerva, a symbol of wisdom and warfare. This print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Minerva holding a spear and a shield, standing on a pedestal adorned with the Amsterdam city coat of arms and other symbolic elements. The intricate details and the classic depiction of the goddess highlight the artistic skill of Sluyter, a Dutch artist who lived from 1811 to 1886. The engraving provides a glimpse into the visual representations of Amsterdam's civic identity during the early 19th century.