Minerve Collection

Robertsons Minerve balloon, 1804
Robertsons Minerve balloon. Historical artwork of La Minerve, an extravagant balloon design proposed in 1804 by the French engineer E. G. Robertson

Village seen from floor of the Cesse River canyon, Minerve, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

Athena Nike in front of the Acropolis of Athens - Illustrated sticker for the International Olympic Games in Athens
LEG4339423 Athena Nike in front of the Acropolis of Athens - Illustrated sticker for the International Olympic Games in Athens (Greece)

Hercules and Minerva, one of a series of metopes depicting the Labours of Hercules
PWI94614 Hercules and Minerva, one of a series of metopes depicting the Labours of Hercules from the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, Early Classical Period, c.470-457 BC (Parian marble) by Greek

France, Languedoc, Minerve, Overview of town

France, Languedoc, Minerve, Woman sitting on wall (MR)

Minerve Visitant Les Neuf Muses Sur Le Mont Helicon
This sketch depicts the Roman goddess of wisdom, Minerva, visiting the nine muses at the edge of a woodland on Mount Helicon, the site of two sacred springs, the Aganippe and the Hippocrene

Minerve Sans Casque
A marble sculpture of a head, belonging to Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, who is usually depicted wearing a helmet, but not in this example. Date: circa 1896

Boeing 747-283B F-GHBM (msn 20120, line number 114), of Minerve. Date: circa 1990

Head of Athena, 1st century (marble)
7348834 Head of Athena, 1st century (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museu Frederic Mares, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Head of Athena in white marble)

Head of Athena, 1st century (marble)
7348833 Head of Athena, 1st century (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museu Frederic Mares, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Head of Athena in white marble)

Minerva, 1855 (bronze and marble)
PWI83659 Minerva, 1855 (bronze and marble) by Simart, Pierre-Charles (1806-1857); Chateau de Duc de Luynes, Dampierre, France; (add.info.: by Pierre Charles Simart (1806-57)); © Peter Willi

Copy of the great altar of Zeus and Athena, from Pergamon, c
XIR287743 Copy of the great altar of Zeus and Athena, from Pergamon, c.180-160BC (plaster cast from marble) by Greek, (2nd century BC); Louvre, Paris

America Guided By Wisdom, 1815 (litho) engraved by Benjamin Tanner (1775-1848)
AKM210043 America Guided By Wisdom, 1815 (litho) engraved by Benjamin Tanner (1775-1848) by Barralet, John James (1747-1815) (after)

View of the forum with the temples of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, Sufetula (photo)
KW227431 View of the forum with the temples of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, Sufetula (photo) by Roman; Sbeitla, Tunisia; out of copyright

Detail of Minerva, from the base of a sculpture of Perseus with the head of Medusa
BAT356547 Detail of Minerva, from the base of a sculpture of Perseus with the head of Medusa, 1545-55 (bronze) by Cellini, Benvenuto (1500-71); Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence

Attic black-figure neck amphora depicting the welcome of Hercules to Olympus, c
XMN219608 Attic black-figure neck amphora depicting the welcome of Hercules to Olympus, c.520 BC (ceramic) by Greek, (6th century BC); height: 49.2 cm; Musee de Picardie, Amiens

Ceiling painting depicting the Story of Perseus and Danae
XJL186956 Ceiling painting depicting the Story of Perseus and Danae by Becerra, Gaspar (1520-70); Palacio del Pardo, Pardo

Metope X from the Temple of Zeus depicting Hercules Receiving the Golden Apples of
MAE109791 Metope X from the Temple of Zeus depicting Hercules Receiving the Golden Apples of the Hesperides from the Hand of Atlas, while Minerva rests a Cushion on his Head (marble) by Greek

Minerve, en bronze, trouvee dans la Seine, a Paris (engraving)
963575 Minerve, en bronze, trouvee dans la Seine, a Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Minerve, en bronze, trouvee dans la Seine, a Paris)

Ruines d un temple de Minerve, a Rome (engraving)
3645047 Ruines d un temple de Minerve, a Rome (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruines d un temple de Minerve, a Rome)

Minerve, Vue prise au bord de la Cesse (colour photo)
2804232 Minerve, Vue prise au bord de la Cesse (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Minerve, Vue prise au bord de la Cesse)

National Almanach for 1791, dedicated to the Friends of the Constitution
485195 National Almanach for 1791, dedicated to the Friends of the Constitution, 1790 (colour aquatint) (see 485200 for detail) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Weight for scales in the form of a bust of Minerva, Roman (bronze)
AII78711 Weight for scales in the form of a bust of Minerva, Roman (bronze) by Roman; Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; out of copyright

A one hundred mark banknote, 1910 (recto and verso) (colour litho)
REV253047 A one hundred mark banknote, 1910 (recto and verso) (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); 10x20.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Perseus and the Medusa, ceiling decoration from the Sala di Galatea
BEN119426 Perseus and the Medusa, ceiling decoration from the Sala di Galatea, 1511-12 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Trophee armes de Minerve dans le grand escalier
Trophee des armes de Minerve dans le grand escalier de Versailles, Grand escalier du Chateau de Versailles dit Escalier des ambassadeurs, Chevotet, Jean-Michel, 1698-1772, Le Brun, Charles

Minerve, Languedoc, France

Evariste Dumoulin
EVARISTE DUMOULIN French journalist, one of the authors of La Minerve. Date: 1776 - 1833

Pallas Athena (panel)
XAM70774 Pallas Athena (panel) by Fontainebleau School, (16th century); 112x57 cm; Private Collection, Basel, Switzerland; French, out of copyright

The God Mercury Waking Paris to Judge the Contest of the Golden Apple
BAL52783 The God Mercury Waking Paris to Judge the Contest of the Golden Apple by Cranach, Lucas (1472-1553) (studio of); Rafael Valls Gallery, London

The Judgement of Paris, 1639 (oil on canvas)
XIR36856 The Judgement of Paris, 1639 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 199x379 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Flemish, out of copyright

Ms 17 Minerva, from Vie des Femmes Celebres, c. 1505 (vellum)
XIR206975 Ms 17 Minerva, from Vie des Femmes Celebres, c.1505 (vellum) by French School, (16th century); Musee Dobree, Nantes, France; (add.info.: manuscript by Antoine du Four; ); French

The Gods of Olympus (oil on canvas)
XIR218932 The Gods of Olympus (oil on canvas) by Janssens van Nuyssen, Abraham (1575-1632); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Minerve village Menerba Minervois. Languedoc. Road sign with the name of the village. France. Europe

France, Languedoc, Herault, Minerve

Minvere, Herault, Languedoc, France

View of old village on gorge with large cave, Minerve, River Cesse Gorge, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, October

View over village and Minervois vineyards, Minerve, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

Fanciful balloon, La Minerve
Fanciful drawing of a balloon carrying a large ship entitled La Minerve vaisseau airien, designed by Professor Robertson. circa 18th century

A view of Minerve, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

Sous la gloire des augustes maisons de nos princes, Minerve deesse protectrice de la France, contemple le tiers etat figure par un laboureur poussant sa charrue dans un sillon

Mens Collar Advert
The COL MINERVE detachable collar is made out of a special fabric - it does not shrink! Date: early 20th century

Common Fig (Ficus carica) ripening fruit, in various stages of maturity, near Minerve, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, may

View of historic town with bridge over river valley, Minerve, River Cesse, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, may

Kermes Oak (Quercus coccifera) regenerating after fire in garrigue habitat, near Minerve, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, may

View of olive grove and historic town, Minerve, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, may

Sword-grass Moth (Xylena exsoleta) larva, feeding on Squill (Scilla sp. ) ripening seeds, near Minerve, Herault
Sword-grass Moth (Xylena exsoleta) larva, feeding on Squill (Scilla sp.) ripening seeds, near Minerve, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, may

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Minerve, a name that echoes through time and space, evoking images of ancient mythology, breathtaking landscapes, and even the skies above. From the iconic Robertson's Minerve balloon in 1804 to the picturesque village nestled within the Cesse River canyon in Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, it has captivated hearts for centuries. In one depiction titled "Minerve Visitant Les Neuf Muses Sur Le Mont Helicon, " we witness the goddess herself gracing Mount Helicon with her presence. Another artwork titled "Minerve Sans Casque" showcases her strength and wisdom without her signature helmet. But Minerve is not limited to art alone; it extends its influence into aviation as well. The Boeing 747-283B F-GHBM soars through the skies bearing this illustrious name. Returning to its earthly origins, we find ourselves standing on French soil in Languedoc's charming town of Minerve. An overview reveals its timeless beauty and historical significance. A woman sitting on a wall reminds us of the tranquility that permeates this place—a sanctuary where past meets present seamlessly. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter artifacts like Athena's marble head from the first century or Minerva cast in bronze and marble in 1855. These relics connect us to an era long gone but never forgotten. Finally, an Attic black figure dinos transports us back over two millennia ago when Hermes, Athena, and Medusa were immortalized on ceramic—an enduring testament to their mythical tales. Whether you're gazing at a hot air balloon floating across blue skies or exploring ancient ruins steeped in legend—Minerve leaves an indelible mark on all who encounter its magic.