XLI Non odit tamen 1614

"XLI Non odit tamen" is a 1614 engraving by Roemer Visscher, a Dutch printmaker known for his emblem books. The piece depicts a man pruning a vine, a visual metaphor for the proverb "Non odit tamen," which translates to "He hates not, however." The proverb suggests that even when God allows hardship, He is not punishing but rather purifying and strengthening the individual. This emblem is characteristic of Visscher's work, blending biblical teachings with allegorical images to communicate moral lessons. The image can be found at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.