Athene Collection

Pallas Athena or, Armoured Figure, 1664-65 (oil on canvas)
XIR178915 Pallas Athena or, Armoured Figure, 1664-65 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, (1606-69) (attr. to); 118x81.1 cm; Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal; Dutch

Young Little Owl (Athene noctua) forms itself into a round shape, feeling at ease, The Netherlands, Gelderland

Minerva, 1775 (marble)
XOS1765294 Minerva, 1775 (marble) by Nollekens, Joseph Francis (1702-48); 144 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquis of Rockingham)

Greece / Athens / Acropolis
The interior of the PARTHENON, or Temple of Athene Parthenos, restored

Hera, Aphrodite, and Athena preparing themselves for the contest of beauty before Paris; from Recueil d estampes d apres les plus beaux tableaux et d apres les plus beaux desseins qui sont en France

Greece / Custom / Pallas
A procession in honour of Pallas Athene

Saskia as Minerva (oil on canvas)
BAL5563 Saskia as Minerva (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: second wife of the artist; goddess of handicrafts, the professions)

Selection of Roman, Gallo-Roman, Greek and Etruscan figurines and appliques in the form of gods, animals or humans
BON83326 Selection of Roman, Gallo-Roman, Greek and Etruscan figurines and appliques in the form of gods, animals or humans

The Judgement of Paris. Creator: Hans von Aachen
The Judgement of Paris, Unknown date

The Lansdowne Bust of Athena of Velletri, 2nd-century copy after a Greek original of c.430–420 B.C. Creator: Kresilias
The Lansdowne Bust of Athena of Velletri, 2nd-century copy after a Greek original of c.430-420 B.C. by Kresilas

The Judgement of Paris, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
The Judgement of Paris, c17th century

Pallas, 1874. Creator: Félicien Rops
Pallas, 1874

The Judgement of Paris, 1728. Creator: Noël-Nicolas Coypel
The Judgement of Paris, 1728

Pallas Praises Nature at the Birth of the Infantes, Promising to Protect Them from Evil, 1612. Series: The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 2

The Judgment of Paris, 1872. Creator: Holger Roed
The Judgment of Paris, 1872

The Judgement of Paris, mid-16th century. Creator: Hans Schopfer
The Judgement of Paris, mid-16th century

Minerva at Envy's Cave, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Minerva at Envy's Cave, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 19

Arcadian landscape with Athena crowning an old man, and Venus and Adonis, 1747. Creator: Louis Fabritius Dubourg
Arcadian landscape with Athena crowning an old man, and Venus and Adonis, 1747

The Judgment of Paris, 1555. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
The Judgment of Paris, 1555

Athena Changing Arachne into a Spider, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Athena Changing Arachne into a Spider, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 54

Athena with the Muses, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Athena with the Muses, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 44

Judgment of Paris, 1544. Creator: Hans Brosamer
Judgment of Paris, 1544

The Judgment of Paris, 1500-1524. Creator: Antonio Vendri
The Judgment of Paris, 1500-1524

L'Illustration; 13, Rue Saint-Georges, Paris. Decembre 1916. Promotionnel, 1916. Creator: Unknown
L'Illustration; 13, Rue Saint-Georges, Paris. Decembre 1916. Promotionnel, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

La Republique de la Victoire, buste par L. Drivier, 1916. Creator: Leon-Ernest Drivier
La Republique de la Victoire, buste par L. Drivier, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

The Founding of Thebes, 1661. Creator: Salvator Rosa
The Founding of Thebes, 1661. The goddess Pallas Athena orders Cadmus to sow the dragon's teeth; an army of warriors emerges from the ground

Judgment of Paris, 1532. Creator: Master of the Female Half-Lengths
Judgment of Paris, 1532

The Judgment of Paris, 1909. Creator: Harald Giersing
The Judgment of Paris, 1909

The Plaster Cast Collection in the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, 1843. Creator: Julius Exner
The Plaster Cast Collection in the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, 1843

The Judgement of Paris, 1527. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
The Judgement of Paris, 1527

The Judgment of Paris, c. 1745. Creator: Unknown
The Judgment of Paris, c. 1745

Judgement of Paris, n.d

The Judgment of Paris, 1597. Creator: Johannes Rottenhammer the elder
The Judgment of Paris, 1597

The Judgment of Paris, 1511. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Judgment of Paris, 1511

The Judgment of Paris, 1511. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Judgment of Paris, 1511

The Judgment of Paris, c. 1600. Creator: Unknown
The Judgment of Paris, c. 1600

The Judgment of Paris; he is sitting at left with Venus, Juno and Pallas Athena, a... ca. 1510-20
The Judgment of Paris; he is sitting at left with Venus, Juno and Pallas Athena, a winged victory above; in the upper section the Sun in his chariot preceeded by Castor

Judgment of Paris, c. 1515/1518. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Judgment of Paris, c. 1515/1518

Judgement of Paris, n.d. Creator: Otto Van Veen
Judgement of Paris, n.d

Venus, Cupid and Pallas, 16th century. Creator: School of Marcantonio Raimondi
Venus, Cupid and Pallas, 16th century

Judgement of Paris, n.d. Creator: Richard Woodman
Judgement of Paris, n.d

Athena, from Cabinet Reynst; Variarum imaginum a celeberrimis artificibus pictarum... c. 1650
Athena, from Cabinet Reynst; Variarum imaginum a celeberrimis artificibus pictarum Caelaturae (Cabinet Reynst: Engravings of various images painted by famous artists), c. 1650

Athena, from Cabinet Reynst; Variarum imaginum a celeberrimis artificibus pictarum... c. 1650
Athena, from Cabinet Reynst; Variarum imaginum a celeberrimis artificibus pictarum Caelaturae (Cabinet Reynst: Engravings of various images painted by famous artists), c. 1650

Burrowing Owls Love
Mating Burrowing Owls. The burrowing owl is a small, long-legged owl found throughout open landscapes of North and South America

Three Little owls (Athene noctua) looking out of a nest hole, Cumbria, UK, August. Captive

Little owl (Athene noctua) Sado Estuary, Portugal. June

Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) doing rain dance, spreading wings and dancing while it rained, Arizona, USA

Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) rotating head, Arizona, USA

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"Athene: The Enigmatic Goddess and the Wise Owl" In Greek mythology, Athene was known as the goddess of wisdom, courage, and strategic warfare. Often depicted as a young little owl named Athene noctua, she would form herself into a round shape, feeling at ease in her natural habitat. This portrayal symbolized her wisdom and ability to adapt. One famous artwork showcasing Athene is "Pallas Athena or Armoured Figure" painted in 1664-65. This oil on canvas masterpiece captures her strength and power as she stands tall in her armor. Another stunning representation is "Minerva, " a marble sculpture from 1775 that showcases her beauty and grace. The connection between Athens and Athene cannot be overlooked. Greece's capital city takes its name from this revered goddess who was considered the patron deity of Athens. The Acropolis, perched high above the cityscape, served as a sacred sanctuary dedicated to Athene. It also played an intriguing role in various myths involving other gods and goddesses such as Hera and Aphrodite preparing for the contest of beauty before Paris. These tales highlight not only her intelligence but also her elegance among divine beings. Beyond mythology, depictions can be found outside ancient Greece too. In Rembrandt's painting "Saskia as Minerva, " his wife assumes the guise of this wise goddess with poise and dignity. Even in nature itself, we find glimpses of Athene's presence through different species of owls bearing her name - Three Little Owls looking out from their nest hole in Cumbria or a Little Owl perched by Sado Estuary in Portugal during June. And let us not forget about Burrowing Owls. These fascinating creatures perform rain dances by spreading their wings while rotating their heads like true masters of observation - just like how Athene possessed keen insight into all matters.