Allegorie van de vier werelddelen 1788

Christian Bernhard Rode's "Allegorie van de vier werelddelen" (1788) is a detailed etching depicting four female figures representing the four continents: Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. The women are dressed in their traditional attire, each holding an object that symbolizes their respective continent. The artwork is a fine example of the neoclassical style, which emphasizes the use of classical elements like symmetry and proportion in the composition. The Rijksmuseum houses this exquisite piece of art, a captivating illustration of European's perception of the world during that period.