Welschap en Handel, Johann Esaias Nilson, after Johann Evangelist Holzer, 1765 - 1770 print Mercury and Apollo symbolize trade and the arts. Above them Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, is symbolized by a helmet, owl and shield with Medusa head. In addition to symbols for trade, arts and sciences, Putti play on both sides. Augsburg paper etching / engraving specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Mercury; Mercury as patron. specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Apollo; Apollo as patron. attributes of Minerva

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