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Minerva in her Study

Ferdinand Bol

c. 1636

Medium

black chalk, with pen and black ink, grey wash and opaque white; framing line in black ink

Dimensions

h 256mm × w 201mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

paper; ink

Object Type

drawing

Subject Matter

(story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena)

Production Place

Amsterdam

Acquisition Method

purchase

Acquired

1975

Notes

height 256 mm x width 201 mm

Collection Type

drawings

About Ferdinand Bol

1616–1680 • Dutch Republic

As a very young man, Bol moved to Amsterdam, where he worked under the direction of Rembrandt, with whom he formed a friendship. Comment on works: Religious; History; Portraits

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