Aritmetica 1544

"Aritmetica" is a 1544 engraving by Giulio Bonasone, depicting a nude female figure seated on a bench, her hand resting on her forehead in contemplation. The image features a square panel in the background containing an array of numbers, a subtle allusion to the art of arithmetic. The engraving's title, "Arithmetica a Phoenicibus inventa est" (Arithmetic was invented by the Phoenicians), further emphasizes the mathematical theme. This work showcases Bonasone's masterful use of line and shadow to create a sense of both physicality and introspection, making "Aritmetica" a striking example of Renaissance art.