Minerva en Victoria houden Socrates een spiegel voor 1788

"Minerva en Victoria houden Socrates een spiegel voor" (Minerva and Victory hold up a mirror to Socrates) is an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, a renowned German artist, created in 1788. The artwork depicts the philosopher Socrates being confronted by the goddesses Minerva and Victory who are holding up a mirror to him. This allegorical scene suggests a moment of self-reflection and wisdom for Socrates, highlighting the power of self-knowledge and virtue. The etching is a fine example of Chodowiecki's mastery of detail and his ability to convey complex philosophical concepts through visual storytelling.