Minerva (or Bellona) in a Niche by Parmigianino

Minerva (or Bellona) in a Niche n.d.

drawing, print, paper, inorganic-material, chalk, black-chalk

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

paper

tea stained

inorganic-material

coloured pencil

coffee painting

underpainting

chalk

water

watercolour illustration

italy

black-chalk

watercolor

This drawing by Italian Mannerist painter Parmigianino depicts the Roman goddess Minerva, often associated with wisdom and war, standing within a niche. Characterized by elongated figures and graceful lines, the artwork showcases Parmigianino's distinctive style. The delicate shading and detailed rendering of Minerva's armor and drapery enhance the drawing's visual appeal, offering a glimpse into the artist's creative process.