Wetenschap 1810 - 1823

Jean-Baptiste-Pierre Prud'hon's "Wetenschap" (1810-1823) depicts a figure of Science, likely representing a scientist or philosopher, dressed in a long robe and holding a globe and a compass. The drawing, created with meticulous detail and rendered in a neoclassical style, is a testament to Prud'hon's mastery of linework. This print, likely part of a series, showcases the scientific pursuit as a noble and dignified endeavor, emphasizing the importance of knowledge and exploration.