Beloning c. 1605

"Beloning" (c. 1605) is an etching by Italian artist Raffaello Schiaminossi (1572-1622). The print, currently in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a figure standing on a rocky outcrop, holding a laurel wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing victory and peace. The figure's dynamic pose and the swirling lines of the drapery create a sense of movement and energy, while the landscape in the background adds a sense of depth and scale. The etching is a fine example of Schiaminossi's skill in capturing human form and emotion through the medium of printmaking.