Fortuna 1796 - 1802

"Fortuna" is an etching by Danish artist M. W. Schmith, completed between 1796 and 1802. The artwork depicts the Roman goddess Fortuna, standing on a pedestal, scattering coins and other objects from a bag while surrounded by figures reaching up to her. This print, part of Schmith's series of allegorical figures, is characterized by the fine lines of the etching technique, creating a sense of detail and movement, highlighting the goddess's power and whimsy. "Fortuna" is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.