Minerva Stained Glass
Adapted from Elihu Vedder’s masterful mosaic at the top of the highest flight of stairs in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress, this striking image symbolizes the wisdom available to those who cherish learning. Visitors to the Library’s Thomas Jefferson building always pause to look up at Minerva. Both aspects, “Minerva of Peace” and Minerva of War,” are combined in the work. In one hand, the goddess holds a spear as the symbol of war, and in the other, a scroll that evokes the knowledge and wisdom that can flourish in times of peace. 12″ tall by 7 1/2 ” wide.
Minerva was the daughter of Jupiter and Metis. She was considered to be the virgin goddess of warriors, poetry, medicine, wisdom, commerce, crafts, and the inventor of music. As Minerva Medica, she was the goddess of medicine and doctors
ALES LOMBERGAR is one of the few artisans in Europe who still practice the ancient art of glass acid etching which flourished in the late 19th century. Decorations are applied with resin resists by hand and then exposed to acid baths, with no machinery used. More information here.
Dex
on February 8th, 2012
Minerva Stained Glass
Adapted from Elihu Vedder’s masterful mosaic at the top of the highest flight of stairs in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress, this striking image symbolizes the wisdom available to those who cherish learning. Visitors to the Library’s Thomas Jefferson building always pause to look up at Minerva. Both aspects, “Minerva of Peace” and Minerva of War,” are combined in the work. In one hand, the goddess holds a spear as the symbol of war, and in the other, a scroll that evokes the knowledge and wisdom that can flourish in times of peace. 12″ tall by 7 1/2 ” wide.
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Minerva was the daughter of Jupiter and Metis. She was considered to be the virgin goddess of warriors, poetry, medicine, wisdom, commerce, crafts, and the inventor of music. As Minerva Medica, she was the goddess of medicine and doctors
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerva