Minerva, Minerva, the goddess of war, with shield, helmet and an olive branch in her hand. Medusa's head adorns her shield and cloak. A servant kneels next to her and brings her an olive tree. This refers to the showdown between Minerva and Neptune over the leadership of the region of Attica. Print from a series of four prints after frescoes by Pietro da Cortona., print, print maker: Cornelis Bloemaert (II), (mentioned on object), after painting by: Pietro da Cortona, (mentioned on object), publisher: Giovanni Giacomo de'Rossi, (mentioned on object), Rome, 1637 - 1692, paper, engraving

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