Ole Woldbye
Ole Woldbye
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Bertel Thorvaldsen
1770-1844
Minerva Adds a Soul to the Human Being Created by Prometheus
Whole work's title
Strength, Health, Justice, and Wisdom
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Location
Inventory Number
A319
Catalogue Number
A319Catalogue Level / Collection
Thorvaldsen's Art > Thorvaldsen's Sculptures (A)
Explanation
- As a sculptor, Prometheus has here created the first human being from clay, and the goddess Minerva imbues it with
consciousness or soul in the shape of a butterfly (an image of the soul), which she places on its head. The scene is an allegory of “Wisdom”.
Motif / Theme
- Human > God > Prometheus
- Human > Goddess > Athena / Minerva
Version / Edition
Original Model
Dimension
- Diameter 147 cm
Art Form / Craft
Sculpture
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Acquisition Mode
Bequest from Bertel ThorvaldsenAcquisition Date
March 24, 1844