Jupiter voor de geboorte van Minerva uit zijn hoofd 1822

"Jupiter voor de geboorte van Minerva uit zijn hoofd", or "The Birth of Pallas", is an engraving created by Philippus Velijn in 1822. The image depicts the Roman god Jupiter giving birth to the goddess Minerva from his head, a well-known mythological event. Velijn's engraving, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, captures the dramatic moment with meticulous detail, showcasing the pain and struggle of Jupiter as he brings forth Minerva, while other figures around him watch. This small-scale work demonstrates the influence of classical mythology in 19th-century art, appealing to viewers interested in both ancient history and artistic representations of the divine.