Birds

Birds have long been a source of artistic inspiration.

SIR PETER PAUL RUBENS (1577-1640) AND STUDIO

Minerva, or Wisdom striking Ignorance

c. 1632-4

RCIN 408419

The helmeted Minerva, or Wisdom strikes Ignorance with her spear; an owl in the upper background carrying a laurel wreath

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