The Revival of Learning, the Invention of Printing and Gunpowder and the Discovery of America

1784

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

The Revival of Learning, the Invention of Printing and Gunpowder and the Discovery of America is a 1784 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1784 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting in a room, holding a book and a globe. Behind her, a man lies on the ground with a broken column. The colors are warm and earthy, with browns and reds dominating the scene. There’s a faint figure in the background, almost like a ghostly presence. The woman’s outfit looks like ancient Roman clothing, and the globe suggests ideas of discovery. The broken column might hint at something lost or falling apart. If this scene intrigues you, look up Romanticism.