Identification title(s): minerva awards a young man a degree. Object type: print object number: rp-p-1908-3668. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso, stamped: lugt 2228. Description: minerva laurels a young man with a degree certificate in his hands. There are putti all around with symbols of the various faculties of the university. At the top, an angel with a laurel wreath blows the trumpet. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: simon fokke (mentioned on object), according to own design by: simon fokke (mentioned on object). Place of manufacture: amsterdam. Date: 1747. Physical features: etching and engraving; proof. Material: paper technique: etching / engraving (printing process). Dimensions: plate edge: h 228 mm × w 174 mm. Subject: what: specific aspects, allegorical aspects of minerva; minerva as patronessthe four faculties (personifications), cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'crowning with laurel. Acquisition: donation 1908. Date: 1747.
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