Bronze Figure of Minerva, Found in the Barrowof Achilles

Art Historical Context

This lithograph captures a striking bronze figure of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, discovered in the ancient burial mound traditionally associated with the Greek hero Achilles. Created by W. Walton after a design by John Flaxman and published in 1829, the print preserves the elegant form of this classical artifact for wider study and appreciation. As a proof before letters—an early impression without added text—it offers a direct glimpse into the reproductive processes of the early nineteenth century. John Flaxman, a leading figure in the neoclassical movement, was renowned fo...