Grammar: a young woman standing in a decorated interior holding an open book in her left hand and pointing to the alphabet inscribed on its pages with her right hand, from the series 'The liberal arts' (Les arts liberaux) 1633 - 1635

This etching, *Grammar*, is part of Gilles Rousselet's series *The Liberal Arts*, created between 1633 and 1635. The print depicts a young woman standing in a richly decorated interior, holding an open book inscribed with the alphabet. She points to the book with her right hand, symbolizing the importance of language and grammar in the pursuit of knowledge. This allegorical representation of the liberal arts was popular in 17th-century Europe and was intended to teach viewers about the essential virtues of intellectual study. Rousselet's detailed composition and use of light and shadow contribute to a sense of realism and depth, highlighting the figure's importance in a carefully staged scene.