This is a drawing of a representation of arithmetic. The central figure is a woman draped in flowing garments, surrounded by clouds and ornate designs. She holds a ribbon-like object that wraps around her, featuring symbols including an hourglass and mathematical figures. Above her, the word "ARITHMETRIA" is inscribed in bold letters. In the background, cherubic figures float among the clouds, holding geometrical diagrams. Below is a landscape with castle-like buildings set against hills and trees. The style is detailed and fine, resembling Renaissance engravings.
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This is a drawing of a representation of arithmetic. The central figure is a woman draped in flowing garments, surrounded by clouds and ornate designs. She holds a ribbon-like object that wraps around her, featuring symbols including an hourglass and mathematical figures. Above her, the word "ARITHMETRIA" is inscribed in bold letters. In the background, cherubic figures float among the clouds, holding geometrical diagrams. Below is a landscape with castle-like buildings set against hills and trees. The style is detailed and fine, resembling Renaissance engravings.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Artihmetria (Arithmetic)

Virgil Solis

Medium
engraving
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.7978
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Seven Liberal Arts [B. 190-196]

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • Woman
  • Tree
  • Costume
  • Building
  • Writing

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