Treurende Pallas, afkomstig van grafmonument van Leonard Mathias van der Noot, wandfiguur, tezamen met twee putti 1746 - 1748

"Treurende Pallas, afkomstig van grafmonument van Leonard Mathias van der Noot, wandfiguur, tezamen met twee putti" is a marble sculpture by Laurent Delvaux, created between 1746 and 1748. This large-scale piece depicts the Greek goddess Pallas Athena, also known as Minerva, in a mournful state, likely signifying the sorrow felt at the death of Leonard Mathias van der Noot, for whom this sculpture was created. The piece stands out for its realism and the exquisite detail with which the artist captured Pallas’s sorrowful expression. It was originally part of a larger monument, but the sculpture is now displayed as a wall figure, highlighting the intricate details of Pallas’s drapery and posture.