Dialectic: a young woman standing in a decorated interior and touching her right index finger to her left middle finger in a counting gesture, at her feet is a toad seated on a stack of books, from "The liberal arts" (Les arts liberaux) 1633 - 1635

Gilles Rousselet's engraving "Dialectic," from the series *Les arts liberaux* (The Liberal Arts), features a young woman standing in an interior space with two windows and a small table. The woman, representing the art of Dialectic, stands gracefully and touches her index finger to her middle finger in a counting gesture, embodying the process of reasoning and logical argumentation. At her feet, a toad sits on a stack of books, symbolizing the obstacles and challenges encountered on the path of knowledge. This series of engravings, created between 1633 and 1635, was a popular form of art education in the 17th century. The detail and realism of Rousselet's work contribute to the captivating and educational value of this piece.