Bartholomeus Spranger Minerva Victorious Over Ignorance 1591 Poster
Spranger’s dazzling 1591 allegory of Minerva triumphing over Ignorance. Mannerist mythology at its most extravagant.
Description
Bartholomeus Spranger's Minerva Victorious over Ignorance (1591) shows the armored goddess of wisdom striding over cowering personifications of Ignorance, cherubs crowning her with laurels. Twisting poses and jewel-like color epitomize Northern Mannerism. A spectacular piece for mythology lovers and collectors of Renaissance art.
