About this piece
back to topA 19th century neoclassical ‘Dialectica’ stained glass roundel.
This 19th century or earlier roundel is a take on one of the Seven Liberal Arts series engravings, designed by the Northern Renaissance master Maerten de Vos.
Titled ‘Dialectica’ the figure is the personification of logic, debate, and reasoned argument. The abstract concept of dialectic is visually portrayed in the allegorical iconography.
The branch in the figures right hand represents the growth of an argument, and the birds symbolise debate. The broken column depicts the breaking down of an argument for close analysis.
Ready to place in a backlit location, a light green border edges the roundel which draws out yellow embellishments in the painting.
