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Minerva

Athena or Pallas Athena (Παλλὰς Ἀθηνᾶ) in Greek, or Minerva, in Roman mythology the goddess of war, civilization, wisdom, etc. She is often depicted with an owl, which symbolizes her ties to wisdom.
(Wikipedia: Athena and Minerva)

John Wolstenholme
1801

Description

Polychrome statue of Minerva with her owl, leaning against a pile of books.

Inscription(s)

the figure above
is that of minerva
goddes of wisdom
and of drame by
john wolstenholme
1801

Sculptor

John Wolstenholme, British sculptor in wood and stone of York, c. 1800.

Locatie (N 53°57'41" - W 1°4'56") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbyh081; Photograph: 26 July 2019
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