Omlijsting met Minerva en Mercurius 1732

This etching by Jan Wandelaar depicts the Roman goddess Minerva and the messenger god Mercury flanking an elaborate, oval frame. The frame is topped by a coat of arms with a cherub holding scales of justice and another cherub holding a caduceus, the staff associated with Mercury. This 1732 artwork is a fine example of Rococo style, characterized by intricate details and a playful use of asymmetry. It’s likely that this etching was a design for a monument, perhaps even a tomb. The inscription, "FABRILIX Van ABRAHAM VAN WYLICK," suggests it was a commissioned piece for a member of the Van Wylick family.