Allegory on Science. Minerva and Cronus protect Science against Envy and Ignorance 1615 - 1619

Jacob Jordaens’ *Allegory on Science. Minerva and Cronus protect Science against Envy and Ignorance* (1615-1619) is a dynamic and allegorical Baroque painting that showcases the triumph of knowledge over its adversaries. The central figure of Science, personified as a bearded man, receives protection from Minerva and Cronus, representing wisdom and time. The figures of Envy and Ignorance, depicted as naked and disfigured, are defeated by the forces of knowledge. The use of light and shadow, a signature characteristic of Jordaens' style, accentuates the drama and movement of the composition. This artwork is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.