Hoofdje van een vrouw met een helm (Minerva?) 1530 - 1540

This drawing, "Head of a Woman with a Helmet (Minerva?)" was created by Italian High Renaissance artist Parmigianino between 1530 and 1540. The piece is a small-scale study, likely for a larger composition. The delicate lines and refined details demonstrate the artist's mastery of draftsmanship. The subject, possibly the Roman goddess Minerva, embodies the ideals of beauty and wisdom characteristic of Parmigianino's work. This drawing is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.