Head of Minerva-Athena. 23cm

Description

Head of Minerva reproduction, sculpture made of molded marble (marble powder bonded with resin). Finished with an aging patina based on natural earth pigments. Its texture and finish give it the appearance of an ancient statue carved from marble that has seen centuries pass. The figure is supported by a golden iron stand on a black synthetic resin base, which enhances the piece elegantly.

Dimensions of the reproduction:

• Height of the figure plus the base: 23 cm.
• Measurements of the head without the base: Height 20 cm. Width: 12 cm.
• Base sides: 8.5 x 8.5 cm.

Head of Minerva, a sculpture of singular beauty ideal for decoration or as a distinguished gift. The piece we offer enjoys a special elegance and delicacy, expressed in its lines.

This figure has a magnificent presence suitable for interior decoration (living rooms, lobbies, libraries, and offices) as well as for outdoor use, terraces, and gardens, resistant to the elements.

Reproductions of sculptures inspired by original pieces from museums. Classic art. Handmade in Spain.

Reproduction of the head of the Roman goddess Minerva (Athena for the Greeks) from the 1st century AD. The original piece is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona.

Minerva is the Roman Goddess identified with the Hellenic Athena. We find her first in Etruria and she was introduced in Rome, according to tradition, by King Numa. She was part of the so-called Capitoline Triad where she was alongside Jupiter and Juno, the ultimate expression of state religion. Her attributes are similar to those of the Greek Pallas Athena: depicted standing and armed with a helmet, spear, aegis, and shield featuring the head of the Gorgon. She presided over all intellectual activity, primarily teaching. Also considered the patroness of artisans and often the tutelary Goddess of many cities, as in the case of the ancient Roman city of Tarraco.

With these statues representing gods and goddesses of classical mythology, we evoke and bring to our days the grandeur of ancient Greece and Rome.