Antieke vaas met Minerva Possibly 1779

This 1779 engraving by Scottish artist Patrick Begbie depicts a grand, ornately decorated vase. The central oval medallion features Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, holding a spear and standing before a temple. The vase is adorned with elaborate details, including winged figures, a sculpted face at its base, and an intricate pattern of scrolls and leaves. The design showcases the neoclassical style that was popular in the late 18th century, a time when artists were drawing inspiration from classical Roman and Greek art.