Scholars Consulting Books and a Globe

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747, c. 1747

The image displays swirling curves and overlapping lines creating an abstract composition. A flowing form occupies the central space, with a lion-like figure at the top, and a spherical object below. An open book and geometric shapes are also included. The background features radiating lines.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1640–1747
Date
c. 1747
Type
Print
Medium
etching, hand-colored with watercolor and gouache, on laid paper
Dimensions
20.4 × 29.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image displays swirling curves and overlapping lines creating an abstract composition. A flowing form occupies the central space, with a lion-like figure at the top, and a spherical object below. An open book and geometric shapes are also included. The background features radiating lines.

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747