Minerva overhandigt de schrijfveer aan Adriaan de Kramer 1736

This 1736 engraving by Jan Caspar Philips, titled "Minerva overhandigt de schrijfveer aan Adriaan de Kramer," depicts the Roman goddess Minerva presenting a quill to the Dutch writer Adriaan de Kramer. The scene unfolds in an idyllic landscape setting, signifying the inspiration and divine blessing associated with writing. The prominent sign above the scene proclaims "Alle de WERKEN van ADRIAAN de KRAMER," highlighting the significance of De Kramer's literary contributions. The detailed composition and delicate lines of the engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, illustrate the artistic standards of the time.