Personificatie van de voorzichtigheid 1710s

Arnold Houbraken's "Personificatie van de voorzichtigheid" is a 1710s etching depicting the personification of Prudence, a virtue associated with wisdom and foresight. The figure, clothed in flowing drapery, holds a severed head, symbolizing the consequences of rash decisions, and a level, signifying carefulness and precision. Houbraken, known for his detailed engravings, captures the classical aesthetic of the subject through the precise lines and careful shading of the work.