An energetic allegory shows Justice, Mercury and Minerva overpowering the forces of evil as female divinities look on from clouds. SMK explicitly names Minerva in the official title. Her long spear and forceful posture make this an unusually direct image of the goddess in action.
Source citation: Attributed to Paolo Farinati; formerly attributed to Parmigianino. Retfærdigheden samt Mercur og Minerva besejrer de onde magter, mens en gruppe gudinder ser til fra skyerne. Undated; 1524–1606 is SMK’s indexing range based on the attributed artist’s lifetime. Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK), Copenhagen. KKSgb8414. https://open.smk.dk/artwork/image/KKSgb8414
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