Geometry

Georg Pencz

Associated Names
Georg Pencz

Artist, German, c. 1500 - 1550

This is a drawing of a seated woman with a compass and geometrical objects. The woman is depicted sitting with an open book or tablet, while a smaller figure beside her is engaged with a measuring tool, drawing on what appears to be a board. The scene conveys a theme of education or scholarly study, particularly in the realm of geometry. The composition includes geometric shapes such as a cube and a polyhedron at the woman's feet, further emphasizing the subject matter. The use of line and shading creates depth and detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1946.11.125

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 87, State only


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65072413

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