Minerva Collection (#15)

STAMP ACT CARTOON, 1765. The Deplorable State of America or Sc-H Government. Britannia (seated, right) handing America the Stamp Act in the form of Pandoras Box

Diomedes and Minerva
Athena/Minerva advises DIOMEDES - who has just slain Rhesus - to rejoin the Greeks

Minerva, Ancient Roman goddess, Pallas Athena in the Greek pantheon. Minerva holding a young olive tree. According to legend she created the olive as the most necessary and useful present to man

Pallas Athena (Minerva) goddess of wisdom, daughter of Zeus (Jupiter) Marble statue

The Time, Minerva and Fama. Found in the Collection of Palazzo della Provincia, Torino

Catherine II as Minerva. Cameo, Last quarter of 18th century. Artist: Maria Feodorovna of Russua
Catherine II as Minerva. Cameo, Last quarter of 18th century. Private Collection

The Fall of the Giants (Sala dei Giganti), 1536. Artist: Romano, Giulio (1499-1546)
The Fall of the Giants (Sala dei Giganti), 1536. Found in the collection of Palazzo del Te, Mantua

The Fall of the Giants (Sala dei Giganti). Artist: Romano, Giulio (1499-1546)
The Fall of the Giants (Sala dei Giganti). Found in the collection of Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Minerva and Arachne. Artist: Houasse, Rene-Antoine (c. 1645-1710)
Minerva and Arachne. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Emporiae coin. Obverse: Head of Athena with Corinthian helmet, 4th century BC. Artist: Numismatic, Ancient Coins
Emporiae coin. Obverse: Head of Athena with Corinthian helmet, 4th century BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Minerva in the Heavens, 1820. Artist: Ivanov, Andrei Ivanovich (1775-1848)
Minerva in the Heavens, 1820. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Nobility Offering the Imperial Russian Children to Minerva, c. 1795. Artist: Doyen, Gabriel Francois (1726-1806)
Nobility Offering the Imperial Russian Children to Minerva, c. 1795. Found in the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Minerva (Minerve), c1850

Minerva (Minerve argolique), c1850

Relief of Athena / Minerva, 5th century BC, (1937). Artist: Martin Hurlimann
Relief of Athena/Minerva, 5th century BC, (1937). Sculpture of the Ancient Greek goddess Athena mourning, mezzo-relievo from the Acropolis in Athens

Minerva protecting Telemachus, and preserving him from the Shafts of Love, 1775. Artist: W Walker
Minerva protecting Telemachus, and preserving him from the Shafts of Love, 1775. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1775

Pallas Athena and the Centaur, 1482. Artist: Botticelli, Sandro (1445-1510)
Pallas Athena and the Centaur, 1482. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Catherine II as Minerva in the Circle of the Muses. Artist: Torelli, Stefano (1712-1784)
Catherine II as Minerva in the Circle of the Muses. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Minerva in the fight against Gigantes. Artist: Giordano, Luca (1632-1705)
Minerva in the fight against Gigantes. Found in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Academy, St. Petersburg

Minerva, 1631. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Minerva, 1631. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Minerva. Artist: Verelst, Simon Pietersz. (1644-1710)
Minerva. From a private collection

Minerva protects Pax from Mars (Peace and War), c. 1629-1630. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Minerva protects Pax from Mars (Peace and War), c. 1629-1630. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Minerva Victorious over Ignorance, ca 1591. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
Minerva Victorious over Ignorance, ca 1591. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Pallas Athena, 1898. Artist: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)
Pallas Athena, 1898. Found in the collection of the Vienna Museum

Minerva, early 17th century. Artist: Giovanni Battista Crespi
Minerva, early 17th century. Crespi, Giovanni Battista (1573-1632). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Queen Elizabeth I, Juno, Venus and Minerva, 1569, (1896). Artist: Boussod, Valadon & Co
Queen Elizabeth I, Juno, Venus and Minerva, 1569, (1896). Elizabeth triumphing over the goddesses Juno, Minerva and Venus. Illustration from a work published by Boussod, Valadon & Co, (1896)

Vision of a Knight, c1504. Artist: Raphael
Vision of a Knight, c1504. The sleeping knight may be intended to represent the Roman hero Scipio Africanus (236-184 BC) who was presented in a dream with a choice between Virtue

Minerva Directing the Arrow of Cupid, late 18th-early 19th century (1912). Artist: Richard Cosway
Minerva Directing the Arrow of Cupid, late 18th-early 19th century (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

Capitoline Triad, Minerva, Jupiter and Juno, Funerary cippus or tomb marker. The Capitoline Triad were a group of three deities worshipped in ancient Rome. Cippus made of travestine (volcanic rock)

Athena, Roman copy of Greek sculpture, c1st century BC
Athena. Roman copy of Greek sculpture, c1st century BC. Athena often given the epithet Pallas, is the goddess of wisdom, craft, and war in ancient Greek religion and mythology

Roman colossal statue of Minerva from a temple in Rome, now at the National Museum in Rome

Capitol of Dougga, 2nd century
Capitol of Dougga, the modern city of Thugga. The temple is dedicated to Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva, 2nd century

Romano-British copper alloy head of Minerva with Corinthian helmet, from Felmingham Hall, Norfolk, England. From the British Museums collection

Statue of Minerva, Ancient Roman goddess of wisdom, and patroness of the arts. Minerva, wearing a helmet and holding a shield, is known as Athene in the Greek pantheon

Cameo of Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom. Minerva was known as Athena in the Greek pantheon

The goddess Minerva holding a young olive tree. According to legend she created the olive as the most necessary and useful present to man. Engraving after a seal from Ithaca

Athena of Varvakion. A Roman copy of a gold and ivory ceremonial statue of the goddess by Pheidias which stood at the Parthenon, Athens

Minerva chasing the vices from the garden of virtue, c1502. Artist: Andrea Mantegna
Minerva chasing the vices from the garden of virtue, c1502. Minerva, goddess of wisdom, one of the three chief Roman deities, was a patroness of arts and trades. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Bust of Athena, 2nd century. Roman, after the Greek original of the late 5th century BC. Minerva was the equivalent of Athena in the Roman pantheon

Head of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and Just War, and patroness of crafts, early 1st century. Roman, after the Greek original of the 430s-420s BC by Kresilas

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"Minerva: The Timeless Symbol of Wisdom and Victory" Step into the ancient world of Greek mythology as we explore the captivating figure of Minerva. Known as Athena in Greek mythology, she was revered as the goddess of wisdom, courage, and strategic warfare. One of her most famous representations is found in the majestic Parthenon in Athens, where a magnificent statue stands tall, embodying her power. Delve deeper into history and you'll discover various depictions throughout time. In 1880, a publication brought to life tales from Olympus with vivid illustrations showcasing this iconic deity's adventures alongside other Greek gods. Beyond mythological realms, Minerva's influence extends to art and architecture. The Library of Congress houses "The Mosaic Minerva - Minerva of Peace, " an exquisite piece that showcases her role as a symbol for harmony and tranquility. Meanwhile, Pallas Athena or "Armoured Figure" immortalizes her strength on canvas through an oil painting created in 1664-65. Minerva's triumph over ignorance is beautifully captured in artworks such as "Minerva Victorious over Ignorance. " This portrayal emphasizes her unwavering commitment to knowledge and enlightenment. Not limited to statues or paintings alone, Minerva's presence can be felt even at sea. HMS Minerva proudly anchored at Stanley Harbour serves as a reminder that her legacy transcends boundaries. Traveling further across continents reveals astonishing remnants from ancient times. A Roman sarcophagus discovered at the Temple in Tebessa, Algeria tells stories etched onto its surface while standing testament to worship dedicated to this revered goddess. Intriguingly enough, even modern-day references pay homage to Minerva's timeless allure. From luxurious train cars like the elegant "Minerva Royal Saloon" to stunning architectural marvels like the Roman Temple at Tebessa rebuilt centuries later – all bear witness to how deeply ingrained Minerva's influence remains.