The Sacrifice to Minerva (1788) — Joseph-Marie Vien
The Sacrifice to Minerva (1788) is an artwork by Joseph-Marie Vien. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- The Sacrifice to Minerva (1788)
- Artist
- Joseph-Marie Vien (French, 1716-1809)
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
Athena is associated with wisdom, skilled crafts, and strategic warfare. Her Roman counterpart is Minerva. Classical imagery often gives her armor, an owl, and an aegis bearing the Gorgon’s head.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with The Sacrifice to Minerva (1788)
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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