Allegorical Figure Representing Arithmetic 1760

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's 1760 painting, "Allegorical Figure Representing Arithmetic," depicts a classical statue of a woman standing on a pedestal. This allegorical figure is likely meant to represent the abstract concept of arithmetic, with the inscription “ARITHMETICA” engraved into the pedestal. Tiepolo is renowned for his masterful use of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and drama in this composition. The depiction of the statue in a classical setting, surrounded by columns and a hint of foliage, further emphasizes the intellectual nature of the subject.