Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Astrology
Cornelis Schut
A magnificent 17th-century Baroque allegory of Astrology featuring a celestial muse and a classical figure.
Geometria
Cornelis Schut
1636 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful 17th-century Baroque allegory of mathematical precision and global exploration.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Olive green
About the piece
Painted by Flemish master Cornelis Schut around 1636, this dynamic Baroque work personifies Geometry as a central figure measuring the world. Surrounded by symbolic tools like the compass, square, and architectural plans, the composition uses dramatic lighting and fluid movement typical of the Rubens-influenced Antwerp school.
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