Hendrick Goltzius, Creation of the World, 1592

Hendrick Goltzius, Creation of the World, 1592Hendrick Goltzius's "Creation of the World" is a large scale engraving created in 1592. The engraving depicts the biblical account of the creation of the world as described in the book of Genesis. The image is divided into two parts, with the upper portion showing God the Father seated on a cloud, surrounded by a choir of angels. God is shown in the act of creating the universe, with the sun, moon, and stars emerging from his outstretched hand. In the

which dominates the print and is reminiscent of Calder's own use of circular forms in his sculpture

which is now lost

and composition to convey emotion and meaning

nude except for a pair of stockings

and shades of gray

The painting features a still life arrangement of a large glass jug or "dame-jeanne

"Seated Bather" is a masterful example of Picasso's groundbreaking work in the field of Cubism

emphasizing his prominent nose and chin

Kandinsky believed that colors and shapes had their own inherent meanings and could evoke different emotions and responses in the viewer

and "Square" is a powerful example of this approach

The painting is notable for its monochromatic color scheme

Giovanni de Agostini's "Carta Pictural dell'Umbria