Pendentief met Prudentia 1649 - 1734

This etching, titled "Pendentief met Prudentia", created by Louis de Châtillon between 1649 and 1734, depicts the allegorical figure of Prudence, seated in the sky with a mirror, surrounded by cherubs. The composition is a pendentief, a curved triangular shape, often used in architectural ceilings, and was intended for a decorative element, showcasing the artist's skill in perspective and draftsmanship. This piece demonstrates the Baroque style with its dramatic use of light and shadow, and is a fine example of Louis de Châtillon's mastery of etching, now preserved in the Rijksmuseum collection.