Hercules overcomes Envy 

This engraving, "Hercules overcomes Envy," by Peter Paul Rubens, depicts the Greek hero Hercules battling Envy, a personified vice. In this dynamic scene, Hercules, with the help of a winged Cupid, defeats Envy, who appears as a monstrous creature with snake-like appendages. Rubens, renowned for his expressive figures and dramatic compositions, masterfully captures the intensity of the struggle, making the engraving a powerful visual representation of the battle between virtue and vice. The use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts of light and shadow, further enhances the dramatic effect.