Personificatie van de zedigheid Possibly 1867

"Personificatie van de zedigheid" (Personification of Chastity) is a print created by C.A. Tuchs, possibly in 1867. The artwork depicts a woman standing gracefully, holding a staff topped with a sun, symbolizing purity and virtue. The print, with its simple yet elegant composition, is characteristic of the neoclassical style, which sought to emulate the ideals of ancient Greece and Rome. The use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and volume, giving the figure a realistic and timeless quality. This artwork is a testament to the enduring power of symbolic representation and its ability to convey complex concepts with visual clarity.