A slim, standing Minerva fills a small rectangular bronze relief. Her spear, helmet and face-bearing shield remain readable, while bright rubbed ridges stand out against the dark patina. A useful inset for comparing how the goddess’s attributes move into intimate Renaissance objects.
Source citation: Anonymous artist, in the style of Peter Flötner (German, ca. 1485–1546). Minerva. Undated in the current object record; Renaissance-style work. National Gallery of Art, Washington. 1957.14.583. https://www.nga.gov/artworks/44304-minerva
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