Geometria 1544

"Geometria" is an engraving by Italian artist Giulio Bonasone, created in 1544. This print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a nude female figure kneeling on geometric blocks while holding a compass. The figure's outstretched arm, the compass, and the geometric shapes in the background, alluding to the origins of geometry in ancient Egypt, symbolize human ingenuity and knowledge. Bonasone, known for his mastery of line and detail, captures the figure's anatomy with precision, emphasizing the anatomical study that was prevalent during the Renaissance. "Geometria" is a prime example of the humanist intellectual pursuit that defined the period.