Representation of Jupiter with his symbols, the eagle, sacred animal of Jupiter, his messenger and symbol of majesty, strength and imperial power, the scepter, regal attribute that represents his absolute sovereignty over all gods and men. Beside him stands Minerva in armor (helmet, spear and shield): representing her role as the deity of strategic warfare, defense and justice, contrasted with the destructive violence of Mars.

Impression on laid paper in an oval-framed area on a horizontal plate, in excellent condition, cut to the edge of the imprint but still visible. On the back, traces of old attachments and normal signs of use.

Signed at the bottom left "Agricola Sc 797"

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Rappresentazione di Giove con i suoi simboli, l'aquila animale sacro a Giove, suo messaggero e simbolo di maestà, forza e potere imperiale, lo scettro attributo regale che rappresenta la sua sovranità assoluta su tutti gli dèi e gli uomini. Accanto a lui si trova Minerva con l'armatura (elmo, lancia e scudo): rappresenta il suo ruolo di divinità della guerra strategica, della difesa e della giustizia, contrapposta alla violenza distruttiva di Marte.

Impressione su carta vergata in cornice ovale su lastra orizzontale, ottimo lo stato conservativo, rifilata al limite dell'impronta ma ancora visibile. Sul retro tracce di antichi attacchi e normali tracce d'uso

Firmato in basso a sinistra "Agricola Sc 797 " 

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Luigi Agricola (1750-1821) - Giove e Minerva - 1797

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Aquaforte engraving on laid paper, titled Giove e Minerva - 1797, by Luigi Agricola (1750–1821), signed on the plate with 'Agricola Sc 797' in the lower left, measuring 170 × 150 mm, of Classical XVIIIth‑century Italy and in good condition.

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Aquaforte engraving on laid paper, titled Giove e Minerva - 1797, by Luigi Agricola (1750–1821), signed on the plate with 'Agricola Sc 797' in the lower left, measuring 170 × 150 mm, of Classical XVIIIth‑century Italy and in good condition.

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