This is a drawing of a lecture or presentation in an academic setting. The scene includes an interior space similar to a lecture hall with detailed illustrations on the walls showing various scientific and anatomical drawings. In the center, a figure stands at a podium gesturing towards the audience, while others in elaborate attire stand to the side. The attendees are seated in rows, facing the speaker. Above the speaker are large posters with German text and scientific illustrations. The artwork emphasizes the scientific and scholarly atmosphere, highlighting a focus on enlightenment and learning.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1791
- Medium
- etching on light blue laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3747 × 3481 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original