Globe geflankeerd door allegorische figuren 1670

This etching by Gerard de Lairesse, titled "Globe flanked by allegorical figures", depicts a globe centered and framed by allegorical figures. An older man stands on the left, pointing at the globe while holding a scroll, and a female figure with a crown stands to the right, while a young boy stands between the two figures holding a staff. The design is typical of Lairesse's work in that it combines classical themes with a Baroque sensibility, using bold lines to create a sense of drama and dynamism. The etching is a fine example of Lairesse's mastery of line and composition, as well as his interest in classical literature and history, displayed here in his allegorical figures representing knowledge and power.