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Minerva. Bronze statuette located in a niche of the pedistal holding Benvenuto Cellini's Perseus, in the Loggia della Signoria, Florence
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Minerva. Bronze statuette located in a niche of the pedistal holding Benvenuto Cellini's Perseus, in the Loggia della Signoria, Florence
Minerva. Bronze statuette located in a niche of the pedistal holding Benvenuto Cellini's Perseus, in the Loggia della Signoria, Florence Florence Loggia della Signoria Statuette Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:1544-1554 ca.. Artist:Cellini Benvenuto (1500-1571)
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-002493-0000
Media ID 33123197
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Athena Divinity Military Helmet Greco Roman Headdress Civilian
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Minerva - A Timeless Tribute to Divine Grace and Artistic Mastery
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. This photograph transports us back in time to the enchanting city of Florence during the late 19th century. The subject of this image is a remarkable bronze statuette known as Minerva, delicately nestled within a niche on the pedestal that supports Benvenuto Cellini's magnificent Perseus sculpture in the Loggia della Signoria. Crafted by the skilled hands of Cellini himself between 1544 and 1554, this exquisite artwork epitomizes the harmonious fusion of Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles, and periods prevalent throughout Europe during its creation. Minerva stands tall with her military helmet adorning her head, exuding an aura of strength and wisdom befitting her divine status as Athena in Greek mythology. The statuette's intricate details are flawlessly captured by Alinari Fratelli's lens around 1890. Every curve and contour of Minerva's nude female form is accentuated with grace, revealing both vulnerability and power simultaneously. Her headdress adds an air of regality while emphasizing her role as protector and guardian. As we gaze upon this timeless masterpiece frozen in time through photography, we cannot help but marvel at how it effortlessly transcends centuries. It serves as a testament to both Cellini's artistic genius and Alinari Fratelli's ability to immortalize such beauty through their craft. Let us cherish this moment where ancient mythology intertwines with human creativity; where divinity meets mortal hands; where history converges with artistry. This photograph reminds us that even after countless millennia have passed since its creation, Minerva continues to inspire awe among those fortunate enough to witness her magnificence firsthand.
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