Seven Liberal Arts

The image depicts a black and white woodcut print titled "Seven Liberal Arts" by Virgilius Solis. Seven female figures are shown, each representing a liberal art. The first figure on the left wears a dress and holds a key and book. The second figure wears a dress and holds a book and bellows. The third figure wears a dress and holds a scroll and stylus. The fourth figure wears a dress and holds a quadrant and stylus. The fifth figure wears a dress and holds a harp and a trumpet. The sixth figure wears a dress and holds a pair of compasses and a ruler. The seventh figure wears a dress and holds a globe and points upward. The background features grass and plants. The print includes text in Latin, with the title of each liberal art above each figure and a phrase along the bottom. The print is set against a beige background.

Artwork details

Dimensions:: 1263 × 376 px
Museum record:: View original

Palette

Seven Liberal Arts

Artwork details

You May Also Like