Aritmetica 1670 - 1724

"Aritmetica" is an etching by Dutch artist Jacob Gole, dating from 1670-1724. This print from the Rijksmuseum depicts a woman in an elegant gown, seated and holding a tablet inscribed with arithmetic problems. The scene, likely part of a series, personifies the academic study of Arithmetic as one of the seven liberal arts. The image's refined details, particularly the woman's pose and the ornate furnishings, highlight the intellectual pursuit of knowledge.