Geometria, from "The Seven Liberal Arts" 1500 - 1550

"Geometria" is a 16th-century engraving by German artist Sebald Beham, part of his series "The Seven Liberal Arts." It depicts the personified figure of Geometry, a winged woman wearing a laurel wreath, holding a compass and set square. The image is composed of a series of geometric shapes, echoing the subject's association with measurement and spatial reasoning. Beham's meticulous linework and detailed rendering of the figure, as well as the geometric objects, contribute to the overall clarity and precision of the artwork. The print's inscription, "GEOMETRIA," further emphasizes its theme, making this piece a significant example of Renaissance interest in the pursuit of knowledge and the visual representation of abstract concepts.