Allegorie op de kunst 1586 - 1590

"Allegorie op de kunst" (Allegory of Art), an engraving by Hendrick Goltzius from 1586–1590, depicts the personified figure of Art standing on a globe surrounded by cherubs engaged in artistic activities such as playing music, drawing, and holding a compass. This intricate work showcases Goltzius’s mastery of draftsmanship and his interest in allegorical themes. It exemplifies the artistic trends of the late 16th century in the Netherlands, where artists like Goltzius combined Mannerist stylistic elements with a focus on detail and precision.