Margarita Trip as Minerva Instructing her Sister by Ferdinand Bol. A woman in golden armor and a plumed helmet as Minerva points to a book while embracing her younger sister, accompanied by cherubs and a peacock.

Margarita Trip as Minerva Instructing her Sister

Ferdinand Bol

1663 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A magnificent Dutch Golden Age allegorical portrait depicting two sisters as the embodiment of wisdom and education.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Living Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1663 by Ferdinand Bol, a celebrated pupil of Rembrandt, this grand allegorical portrait depicts Margarita Trip in the guise of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom. She is shown instructing her younger sister, Anna Maria, reflecting the Trip family's prestige and intellectual values. The composition is masterfully executed with rich textures, featuring a peacock symbol of Juno and attending cherubs, all bathed in the warm, dramatic light characteristic of the era's finest portraiture.

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