Artihmetria

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 240

Art Historical Context

**Artihmetria** is a delicate engraving by Georg Pencz, a leading figure among the Nuremberg Little Masters, created between 1539 and1543. Pencz, active in the German Renaissance, was renowned for his intricate small-scale prints that rivaled the grandeur of larger works. This piece, measuring just 74mm high by 52mm wide, the miniaturist's skill, capturing fine details in a format ideal for collectors' albums and personal study. The title likely refers to a personification of Arithmetic (Artihmetria), one of the Seven Liberal Arts central to Renaissance humanism, reflecting the era's revival o...

About the Artist

Georg Pencz · 1490–1550

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