Name: Antique Print-MINERVE-PLATE-243-Thomassin-1694-1724
SKU: PICTURA-11362
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Antique Print-MINERVE-PLATE-243-Thomassin-1694-1724

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‘MINERVE ANTIQ.’

– Full-length engraving of the Roman goddess Minerva (Greek: Athena), depicted in classical armor with a crested helmet, aegis (shield or breastplate with Medusa’s head), and draped garments. A snake is seen at her feet, emphasizing her wisdom and protection.

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Description

Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.

Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. Wormhole at bottom left. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

MINERVA, ATHENA, GODDESS OF WISDOM, ROMAN MYTHOLOGY, CLASSICAL ANTIQUITY, HELMET, AEGIS, THOMASSIN | PCO-C52-79

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

From: “Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles” by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).

Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.