Allegorical Figures of the Four Continents 1783

This 1783 drawing by Teodoro Viero titled "Allegorical Figures of the Four Continents" shows four figures representing continents, each in their stereotypical attire. The figure at the center, a woman, likely represents Europe, while the figures on either side, a man and a woman, might represent Asia and Africa respectively. These figures are positioned in front of a bare circle, a common motif in allegorical art that represents unity or the world as a whole. The drawing's composition is typical of allegorical art, employing symbolic imagery and figures to convey complex ideas, and was likely created for a private collection.