Scholars Consulting Books and a Globe

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747, hacia 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.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1640–1747
Fecha
hacia 1747
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
etching, hand-colored with watercolor and gouache, on laid paper
Medidas
20,4 × 29,7 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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