Geometria (Geometrie) c. 1600 - 1685

"Geometria (Geometrie)" is an etching by Jean Baptiste Humbelot created between 1600 and 1685. The print depicts a female figure, likely representing the personification of geometry, holding a compass and a set square. She is adorned with a pearl necklace and a crown of flowers, and her outfit features intricate lace detailing. The globe and open book in the foreground and the unfinished building in the background emphasize the themes of knowledge, discovery, and the application of geometry in the world. This allegorical image, typical of the Baroque period, depicts the power of the intellectual pursuit of knowledge, particularly in geometry.