Framed Print
1806
panel
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1806
panel
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Framed Print is a 1806 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a woman dressed in flowing robes, holding a spear in one hand and a shield with a cross in the other. Behind her, ships sail on a stormy sea, and buildings line the shore. The scene is framed in a dark wood border, with a title at the bottom reading *"An Emblem of Europe."* The woman’s outfit looks like ancient Greek or Roman clothing, but the title suggests she stands for something bigger—like a symbol for Europe itself. The dark and light shadows give the scene a dramatic feel. If you like this kind of symbolic art, check out the movement: Romanticism.
Your cart is empty
Explore artworks →
