Personificatie van Wijsheid (Sapientia) als Minerva 1645 - 1709

This anonymous engraving from the 17th century depicts Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and warfare, personifying Sapientia, or Wisdom. The image shows Minerva standing in a classical pose, holding a shield with a Medusa head on it. The engraving is a fine example of 17th-century printmaking, and it serves as a visual representation of the importance of wisdom. The artwork, currently in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the cultural and artistic landscape of its time.