Embleem met man die zijn vrienden aanraadt te leven in deugd 1620 - 1623

This 17th-century Dutch emblem print, titled "Embleem met man die zijn vrienden aanraadt te leven in deugd", is a striking example of the moralizing art of the period. The work, created by an anonymous artist, depicts a man, likely a philosopher, guiding his friends towards a life of virtue. The central figure's outstretched hand points to a heavenly scene, symbolizing the rewards of a righteous life. The print, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the enduring themes of morality and spiritual guidance explored in Dutch art of the Golden Age.