Pallas Athena in wapenrusting by Catharina Kemper

Pallas Athena in wapenrusting 1813

catharinakemper

amateur sketch

light pencil work

quirky sketch

incomplete sketchy

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

initial sketch

"Pallas Athena in wapenrusting" is a 1813 drawing by Catharina Kemper, depicting the Greek goddess Athena in full armor. The drawing, executed in pen and ink, shows Athena in profile, holding a spear in her right hand and a shield in her left, showcasing her strength and power as the goddess of war and wisdom. This drawing reflects the artist's fascination with classical mythology and art, and the style reflects the neoclassical aesthetic that was popular in the early 19th century.