Deugden 1828 - 1913

"Deugden" (Virtues), created by Erve Wijsmuller between 1828 and 1913, is a collection of illustrations housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts eight virtues, each represented by a simple scene with accompanying Dutch text. The virtues are: Faithfulness, Trust, Love, Friendship, Charity, Joy, Sorrow, and Hope. The woodcut style of the artwork highlights the importance of these virtues in everyday life, emphasizing their role in the human experience.