”Rhetoric, a seated woman, holding a caduceus, leans over and engages with a seated man writing on a tablet; an elderly man with a long beard places his hands on the shoulder of the younger scholar; two birds, including a parrot, sit on a pile of books labelled "CICERO" etc on the ground.” This rare allegorical engraving by Cornelis Cort (1533–1578) after Frans Floris I (1519/1520–1570), published by Hieronymus Cock in Antwerp, 1565. Lettered upper right "FF". Below right "4". Two lines in the margin "RHETORICÆ GRATOS ... ADYCIT". ”Rhetorica” is the part of the Seven Liberal Arts which are intricate depictions of female figures personifying each discipline, conveying the Renaissance ideals of education and intellectual pursuit. Through symbolic imagery and careful composition, Floris captures the essence of Grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and Astronomy, reflecting the era's reverence for learning and the arts. Dimensions 32 cm x 26 cm Artist or Maker Cornelis Cort Medium Engraving Date 1565 Condition Report The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. This items are professionally protected by handmade packing. The Certificate of Authenticity is included.