Allegorische voorstelling met putto bij letterbak, Minerva en lezende man by Pieter Sluyter

Allegorische voorstelling met putto bij letterbak, Minerva en lezende man 1725

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"Allegorische voorstelling met putto bij letterbak, Minerva en lezende man" is a 1725 etching by Dutch artist Pieter Sluyter. It is part of a title page illustration for the 150th anniversary of the University of Leiden. The etching depicts a scene with allegorical figures, including Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and a putto, a cherub. The scene is likely symbolic of knowledge and scholarship, making it a fitting illustration for a celebration of an institution of higher learning.

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