Portret van Maria de Medici als Minerva 1708

This 1708 etching by Jean-Baptiste Massé, titled *Portret van Maria de Medici als Minerva*, depicts Maria de Medici, the Queen Mother of France, as the Roman goddess Minerva, known for her wisdom and skill in warfare. The image features a central figure of Maria de Medici, standing with an olive branch in one hand and a scepter in the other, surrounded by cherubs, a cannon, and other symbols of power. The etching's inscription, "Dedicé au Roy" (dedicated to the King), suggests that the piece was intended as a tribute to the monarchy and a celebration of the Queen Mother's role in the French court. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.