Minerva als patrones van onderwijs en kunsten 1722 - 1784

"Minerva als patrones van onderwijs en kunsten" is an etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke. Created between 1722 and 1784, the artwork depicts the Roman goddess Minerva, associated with wisdom, war, and crafts, as a patroness of education and the arts. The intricate composition features Minerva seated amidst books, a cupid holding a quill pen, and a beehive symbolizing industriousness. This detailed etching highlights the importance of knowledge and artistic pursuits in 18th-century Dutch society. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and its intimate scale, measuring 61 mm in height and 91 mm in width, suggests it may have been part of a series of engravings exploring allegorical themes.