Minerva and Saturn Protecting Art and Science
1644 | Joachim von Sandrart
As a painter and writer on art, Sandrart was familiar with all the important artistic movements of his day. In this allegory there are clear references to Rubens and Van Dyck. Minerva and Saturn are protecting two children with steadfast assurance against the charging Envy (with a snarling dog) and the masked Fama (rumour) with donkey’s ears. The putto in the front with a book and ring is probably a personification of Science.
As a painter and writer on art, Sandrart was familiar with all the important artistic movements of his day. In this allegory there are clear references to Rubens and Van Dyck. Minerva and Saturn are protecting two children with steadfast assurance against the charging Envy (with a snarling dog) and the masked Fama (rumour) with donkey’s ears. The putto in the front with a book and ring is probably a personification of Science.
Artist:
Joachim von Sandrart (1606 Frankfurt am Main - 1688 Nürnberg) DNB
Time:
1644
Object Name
Painting
Culture
German
Material/technology:
Canvas
Dimensions:
146 cm × 202 cm
Framed (gallery frame): 168,7 cm × 225 cm × 10 cm
Signed
Inscribed on the lower edge of the shield: Joachim v Sandrart fecit 1644
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Gemäldegalerie
Invs.
Gemäldegalerie, 1136
Provenance
Coll. Leopold Wilhelm