The Seven Liberal Arts
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Seven Liberal Arts is a 1750 by Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a fancy frame packed with tiny scenes. On the left, a woman holds a scroll while two kids play near a column. On the right, a cherub sits on a harp. Swirly vines and leaves fill the empty space, making it look like a busy garden. The title says this is about the Seven Liberal Arts—old subjects taught in schools. The artist carved tiny details into the metal plate before printing. Look up Baumgartner, Johann Wolfgang to see more of his precise prints.
