J. Meyer, Symbol of the Head, Researching Minerva, 17th-Century, Etching

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Johannes Meyer jun. (1655 Zurich - 1712 ibid.): Symbol of the Head, Researching Minerva, 17th century, EtchingTechnique: Etching on Paper, … more Johannes Meyer jun. (1655 Zurich - 1712 ibid.): Symbol of the Head, Researching Minerva, 17th century, EtchingTechnique: Etching on Paper, mounted on PaperInscription: Lower middle signed in the printing plate: "Johann: Meyerus fecit.". At the upper part inscribed in the printing plate: "Sinn=bild Des Haupts.". Date: 17th centuryDescription: Full-length depiction of the seated goddess Minerva with astronomy book and her eyes raised to an eagle and a spider.Keywords: Minerva, Athena, wisdom, prudence, research, knowledge, animals, astronomy, nature, allegory, 17th century, Baroque, Mythology, Switzerland, Size: 16,3 cm x 9,1 cm (6,4 x 3,6 in), Depiction: 14,5 cm x 8,3 cm (5,7 x 3,3 in)Condition: Good condition. Margins a little bit trimmed, corners a little bit wavy and discoloured due to the old mounting. less