Penning met Minerva 1775

"Penning met Minerva" is a 1775 engraving by Noach van der (II) Meer depicting two medals. The left medal features Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, seated and writing. This work is an example of 18th-century Dutch engraving, showcasing detailed depictions of both the medals themselves and the surrounding text. It is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam and measures 224 mm high and 134 mm wide. The image is likely part of a larger publication, possibly about the history of the Leiden University, which is mentioned in the title.