Allegorische voorstelling met Vroomheid, Geschiedenis en Geleerdheid 1653

This 1653 etching, titled "Allegorische voorstelling met Vroomheid, Geschiedenis en Geleerdheid" (Allegorical representation with Piety, History and Scholarship), is an anonymous work found in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork features three figures representing "Piety," "History," and "Scholarship," symbolizing the importance of these subjects in a well-rounded education. The inscription below the figures refers to the book "Compendium Historiae Universalis Civilis & Ecclesiastica," a work that emphasizes the relevance of both secular and religious history. The engraving highlights the central role of learning and faith in society.