Embleem met allegorie op dankbaarheid 1681 - 1737

This engraving, "Embleem met allegorie op dankbaarheid," created by François van Bleyswijck between 1681 and 1737, exemplifies Dutch Baroque art. The central figure, a woman representing gratitude, stands before a pedestal adorned with garlands, signifying the rewards of being thankful. This image serves as a visual allegory for the poem below, which encourages the reader to appreciate kindness and recognize the value of gratitude. The composition, with its emphasis on light and shadow, contributes to the overall sense of grandeur and solemnity. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.