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Minerva (Roman deity)

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  • John Breval acting as tutor to George 3rd Earl of Cholmondeley on the Grand Tour introduces him to a statue of Diana; a genius shows a perspective drawing of Cholmondeley Castle to Minerva. Engraving by E. Kirkall, 1726, after L. Cheron.
  • A gentleman playing the role of a shepherd smitten with love; women as goddesses Venus, Minerva and Juno. Gouache design for a fan.
  • Temple of Minerva Medica, Rome. Coloured aquatint by M. Dubourg, 1820.
  • A portrait of Peter Paul Rubens, in a roundel, on a pedestal, being unveiled by Fame at the command of Minerva, as a putto carves an inscription on the pedestal. Engraving by B. Baron, 1724.
  • Minerva [Athene]. Etching by F. Perrier.
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    Minerva [Athene]. Etching by F. Perrier.

    Perrier, François, 1590?-1656? | Date: 1600-1699 | Reference: 11437i
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    Hercules presented to Jupiter and Juno. Etching and aquatint by J.F. Janinet after J.G. Moitte.

    Moitte, Jean-Guillaume, 1746-1810. | Date: [1790?] | Reference: 2491293i
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    A portrait of Peter Paul Rubens, in a roundel, on a pedestal, being unveiled by Fame at the command of Minerva, as a putto carves an inscription on the pedestal. Engraving by B. Baron, 1724.

    | Date: [1724?] | Reference: 571666i
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    John Breval acting as tutor to George 3rd Earl of Cholmondeley on the Grand Tour introduces him to a statue of Diana; a genius shows a perspective drawing of Cholmondeley Castle to Minerva. Engraving by E. Kirkall, 1726, after L. Cheron.

    Chéron, Louis, 1655-1725. | Date: 1726 | Reference: 35752i
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    Temple of Minerva Medica, Rome. Coloured aquatint by M. Dubourg, 1820.

    Dubourg, Matthew, active 1806-1838. | Date: 1820 | Reference: 22579i
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