Geometria 1618 - 1655

"Geometria" is an etching by Flemish artist Cornelis Schut, created between 1618 and 1655. The print depicts a female figure, representing Geometry, seated on a globe and holding a compass. Two cherubs with a scroll and ruler float above her, while two men in the foreground engage in calculations and measurements. In the background, a classical building and a cannon symbolize the influence of geometry in architecture and warfare. Schut's print exemplifies the 17th-century fascination with science, reason, and the power of the human mind. The meticulous detail and intricate composition demonstrate the artist's technical skill and the importance of geometry in the visual arts.