De vrije kunsten 1550 - 1570

"De vrije kunsten" (The Liberal Arts) is an anonymous pen-and-ink drawing from the 16th century that depicts the seven liberal arts. The artwork is organized in a grid format with each of the seven subjects, represented by a personified figure, occupying its own section. Each figure is engaged in an activity that represents their subject. The artwork was likely created for educational purposes and reflects the importance of the liberal arts in Renaissance Europe. The artwork is drawn in a simple and elegant style, characteristic of Renaissance drawings.