Von sorglichkeit ansächtung, schwere und mühsamkeit der Tugent, so vornemlich in der Demut betehet, illustration from Petrarch, Glück und Unglück Spiegel, figure 12 1652

This 1652 engraving by Balthasar Schwan, titled *Von sorglichkeit anfachtung, schwere und mühsamkeit der Tugent, so vornemlich in der Demut befichet* (Care, Affection, Difficulty and Tediousness of Virtue, especially in Humility), is an illustration from *Glück und Unglück Spiegel* (Mirror of Luck and Misfortune) by Petrarch. This image depicts a woman walking in a forest with a staff, while the sun and moon shine above. The engraving was created using an etching technique, characterized by its detailed and intricate lines. The text accompanying the image in the frame contains a verse that praises the virtues of humility and modesty. The work exemplifies 17th century German art, showcasing the importance of religious and moral themes in visual representation.