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  • A mathematician draws a semi-circle while Minerva watches over him. Engraving by R. Sadeler, 1591, after M. de Vos.
  • Minerva, as goddess of the arts, shaking hands with Italia; behind them Mercury, the messenger god. Engraving by F. Bartolozzi, 1789, after Burney.
  • An allegory celebrating Dutch painters. Engraving by J.A. Pierron after P. Peyron.
  • The discovery of herbal medicines, their transport by ship from the East Indies and their presentation to the pagan deities. Engraving after Adolf van der Laan, 1741.
  • The arts of Minerva reduce the power of Time to end life, but death from old age or from plague still exists. Engraving by G. Glover, 1639.
  • Philip Thicknesse writing at a table, surrounded by demonic apparitions representing aspects of his life. Aquatint by J. Gillray after himself, 1790.
  • A depressed scholar surrounded by mythological figures; representing the melancholy temperament. Etching by J.D. Nessenthaler, ca. 1750.
  • The discovery of herbal medicines, their transport by ship from the East Indies and their presentation to the pagan deities. Engraving after Adolf van der Laan, 1741.
  • Minerva visiting Envy in order to punish Aglauros. Etching by J.W. Baur, 16--.
  • Jason being vomited from the dragon of Colchis's mouth after it had received a drug from Athena. Gouache painting by S.W. Kelly, 1936.
  • 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. Line engraving by F. Morelli, 1798.
  • A surgeon operates on the eye of an immoral old man, while the efforts of Time and Minerva to cure his inner corruption are rebuffed. Line engraving after O. van Veen, 16--.
  • A depressed scholar surrounded by mythological figures; representing the melancholy temperament. Etching by J.D. Nessenthaler, ca. 1750.
  • Temple of Minerva Medica, Rome: panoramic views. Etching by J. Hastings after R. Wilson.
  • Marie de Medici dressed in warlike form as Minerva, goddess of arts. Engraving by J.B. Massé, 1708, after J.M. Nattier after P.P. Rubens.
  • Temple of Minerva Medica, Rome. Coloured aquatint by M. Dubourg, 1820.
  • Minerva with a trophy. Engraving by A. Campanella after A. von Maron, 1781.
  • Philip Thicknesse writing at a table, surrounded by demonic apparitions representing aspects of his life. Aquatint by J. Gillray after himself, 1790.
  • 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 with a trophy. Engraving by A. Campanella after A. von Maron, 1781.
  • The education of King Louis XV: Venus hands him over to a centaur for education in manly ways. Etching by L. Cars, ca. 1757, after F. Boucher.
  • Minerva [Athene]. Etching by F. Perrier.
  • Philip Thicknesse writing at a table, surrounded by demonic apparitions representing aspects of his life. Aquatint by J. Gillray after himself, 1790.
  • An inscription carved on stone with marble statues by Michelangelo including Romulus and Remus. Engraving by J. Perini, 1771, after Michelangelo.