Minerva Standing

Etienne Delaune

Associated Names
Etienne Delaune

Artist, French, 1518/1519 - 1583

This shows a black and white drawing with an elaborate design featuring a central figure. The drawing includes a standing figure within a cross-shaped border adorned with intricate scrolls and floral patterns. Above the figure is a bird or eagle-like creature with wings spread. Urns or vases are placed on either side of the arch, with additional bird figures nearby. The background has a textured surface, enhancing the contrast and detail of the dark ink work against the lighter backdrop. The composition suggests a focus on classical or mythological themes, blending human and ornamental elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 6 × 4.9 cm (2 3/8 × 1 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3394

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil, no. 396

  • Series Title

    Various Ornament Subjects in the Shape of the Cross of Lorra

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1967

  • Robert-Dumesnil, A.P.F. Le peintre-graveur francais, ou catalogue raisonne des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole francaise, ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de M. Bartsch. Reprint (11 vols. in 6). Paris: F. deNobe

Wikidata ID

Q64955788

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