Fortuna 1595

"Fortuna" (1595) is a woodcut by Jakob Lederlein, depicting the Roman goddess Fortuna, who personifies luck and fortune. The image depicts Fortuna standing on a globe, holding a cornucopia overflowing with abundance. She is surrounded by rays of light, symbolizing her power and influence. The woodcut served as the title page illustration for Martin Crusius’s *Annales Suevici*, a chronicle of the history of the Swabian region in Germany. Lederlein’s woodcut, like many other woodcuts of the period, served an important role in disseminating knowledge and information. It is a striking example of the artistic style popular in Germany during the late 16th century.