yah
the man is holding a scroll
it depicts authority of a male
because writings with ink on a pyparus is permanent
whereas the woman is holding a stylus and a template probably made
of wax
meaning her writings are temporary - not to be taken
seriously
(you know, like our kids' writings on those boards that can be
erased by sliding something across)
it shows the patriachal, androcentric world of ancient days
(it's a roman painting - dunno which century)
