Apollo, Minerva, Rechtvaardigheid en Hercules rond een wapenschild 1716 - 1761

This engraving by Dutch artist Pieter Tanjé (1706-1761) depicts the allegorical figure of Justice, surrounded by the classical deities Apollo, Minerva, and Hercules. The scene is set before a coat of arms, likely representing a patron or institution. Tanjé's detailed etching style, reminiscent of Baroque art, emphasizes the figures' anatomical features and creates a dramatic, dynamic composition. The engraving, titled "Apollo, Minerva, Justice and Hercules around a coat of arms", is held in the Rijksmuseum and provides a fascinating glimpse into the artist's skillful technique and the symbolic imagery of the 18th century.