Maagdelijkheid 1768

"Maagdelijkheid" (Virginity), an etching by French artist Jean-Charles Delafosse, is a decorative design from 1768. The design features a variety of classical elements including a sunburst, an urn, torches, and a scroll. These elements are all arranged around a central image of a unicorn and a woman, symbolizing chastity and purity. The detail in the etching highlights the artistry and craft of the Rococo period. This work is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.