Quadrivium Collection

Ms 2200 f.58v Geometry from a collection of scientific, philosophical and poetic writings, French, 13th century
BEN85048 Ms 2200 f.58v Geometry from a collection of scientific, philosophical and poetic writings, French, 13th century; Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris, France; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Portrait of Marie-Charlotte de la Tremouille, Duchess of Saxe-Iena
CH441504 Portrait of Marie-Charlotte de la Tremouille, Duchess of Saxe-Iena, dressed as an allegory of Geomtery (oil on canvas) by Beaubrun

The Arch of Janus: Excavation of the Forum Boarium, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384850 The Arch of Janus: Excavation of the Forum Boarium, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arc de Janus. Forum Boarium)

Titlepage to Quadrivium Sionis or the foure ways to Sion, by John Monlas
696623 Titlepage to Quadrivium Sionis or the foure ways to Sion, by John Monlas, 1633 (engraving) by Marshall, William (fl.1617-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: The name of God, Yahweh)

Allegory Arts personification Painting stands
Allegory of the Arts, Allegory of the Arts. The personification of Painting stands in front of a painting on a pedestal, on the right is Music. Two putti with a mask play at the bottom left

Woman Text Panel Standing woman bare upper body
Woman with Text Panel, Standing woman with bare upper body and a writing table in her hands. Perhaps the personification of Arithmetica

Musica Septem Artes liberales series title Woman
Musica Septem Artes liberales (series title), Woman as personification of Music (Musica), playing on a lyre. Next to her is an open music book on the table, Musica (quadrivium), Musica (Ripa), lyre

Arithmetic Aritmetica seven liberal arts series title
Arithmetic (Aritmetica) The seven liberal arts (series title), Aritmetica writes the figures from 1-11 on a reading board. A student, with a hat and a book in his hand, is watching her

Astronomia personification Astronomy wrapped
Astronomia, The personification of Astronomy is wrapped in a star garment and supported with her elbow on a drawing of the solar system. Around her head is a halo of stars

The Seven Liberal Arts, c. 1435 (oil on panel)
XIR38857 The Seven Liberal Arts, c.1435 (oil on panel) by Ponte, Giovanni dal (c.1385-1437/42); 56x155 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Italian, out of copyright

Allegory of the majority of William V, 1766, print maker: Cornelis van Noorde, 1766

Classroom, Jan van de Velde (II), Thomas Fonteyn, 1628

Personification of music, Arnold Houbraken, 1710 - 1719

Geometry (Geometry), Cornelis Cort, Hieronymus Cock, 1565

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"Quadrivium: Exploring the Intersection of Art, Science, and Education" Step into a world where art and knowledge intertwine, where the pursuit of wisdom takes center stage. In this captivating journey through history, we encounter fascinating glimpses of the quadrivium - an ancient curriculum that encompassed four essential disciplines: arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy. As we gaze upon Marie-Charlotte de la Tremouille's portrait, Duchess of Saxe-Iena, we see a woman who embodies intellect and elegance. She represents the embodiment of knowledge in her refined demeanor. The Arch of Janus transports us to the excavation site at Forum Boarium in 1833. This etching with brown wash reveals the importance placed on architecture as a testament to human ingenuity and mathematical precision. John Monlas' Quadrivium Sionis beckons us with its title page adorned with intricate illustrations. It serves as a gateway to understanding these four paths leading towards enlightenment. In Allegory Arts personification Painting stands tall as an emblematic figure representing creativity unleashed through brushstrokes. The bare upper body symbolizes vulnerability in artistic expression. Musica Septem Artes liberales series title Woman captivates our senses with its depiction of a woman immersed in melodic harmony. Music becomes not just an auditory pleasure but also a means to explore emotions beyond words. Arithmetic Aritmetica seven liberal arts series title showcases numbers dancing across the canvas like stars aligning in perfect symmetry. It reminds us that mathematics is more than calculations; it is an art form unto itself. Astronomia personification Astronomy wrapped envelops us in celestial wonderment as she gazes up at constellations mapping out our place within the vast cosmos. Through her eyes, we grasp both our insignificance and infinite potential simultaneously. The Seven Liberal Arts painting from c. 1435 captures scholars engrossed in their studies, surrounded by the wisdom of centuries past.