Allegorie op de standvastigheid 1736

"Allegorie op de standvastigheid" (Allegory of Steadfastness) is an etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke, created in 1736. The print features a central figure kneeling and clinging to a cross while being pulled away by three figures personifying death. The scene is set in a landscape with a halo-like glow above, symbolizing the strength and unwavering faith required to withstand temptation and death. Fokke, known for his allegorical and religious prints, created this piece as a visual interpretation of the Book of Revelation, emphasizing the importance of holding onto one's faith in the face of adversity.