Minerva as Rome

Alessandro Algardi, c. 1640 - c. 1650

The sculptor Algardi mainly drew in preparation for his (portrait) sculptures and reliefs. In the case of this drawing, however, no sculpture is known. It is therefore quite possible that this sheet served as a design for a print. The goddess Minerva, recognizable by her helmet, personifies Rome here. Depicted at her feet are the city’s founders Romulus and Remus being suckled by a wolf.

  • Artwork typedrawing
  • Object numberRP-T-1946-72(R)
  • Dimensionsheight 233 mm x width 181 mm
  • Physical characteristicszwart krijt