Embleem met allegorie op onschuld 1681 - 1737

"Embleem met allegorie op onschuld," a 17th-century etching by Dutch artist François van Bleyswijck, depicts an allegorical scene of innocence. The artwork shows a woman washing her hands in a fountain, symbolizing purity. The image is part of a series of emblems that explore moral and religious themes, characteristic of 17th-century Dutch art. This particular piece, titled "Onschuld," features a crowded scene with townsfolk surrounding the central figure, suggesting the power of innocence in a community. Van Bleyswijck's work is notable for its detailed engravings and delicate lines. "Embleem met allegorie op onschuld" is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum.