Vertrek waarin Standvastigheid, Rechtvaardigheid en Poëzie 1743

This engraving by Jan Caspar Philips, titled "Vertrek waarin Standvastigheid, Rechtvaardigheid en Poëzie", is an allegorical representation of the virtues of steadfastness, justice, and poetry. Created in 1743, it depicts figures symbolizing these virtues within a grand architectural setting. The image features a central figure seated atop a column, representing "Standvastigheid" or Steadfastness. Other figures, including a woman holding a harp, and several cherubs, symbolize the other virtues and the realms of knowledge. This engraving is a testament to the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with knowledge, art, and moral values, and exemplifies the style of Dutch engravings of the period.