Geometry and Arithmetic
1794
oil
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
1794
oil
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
Geometry and Arithmetic is a 1794 oil by Pieter Goddyn, a Rococo painting work, held at Groeningemuseum.
This painting depicts a scene with four women and a child, surrounded by symbols of knowledge. The woman in green is holding a globe, while the one in yellow is writing on a chalkboard with the child. Above them, two cherubs are holding a green cloth. In the foreground, a black armillary sphere sits on the floor. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of learning and discovery. If you're interested in exploring more art like this, you might want to check out the work of artist Pieter Goddyn.
Pieter Goddyn (1752–1811) was an artist, born in Bruges.
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