Vrouw als personificatie van Kracht (Fortitudo) leunend op zuil staand in nis 1510 - 1575

This anonymous 16th-century engraving, "Vrouw als personificatie van Kracht (Fortitudo) leunend op zuil staand in nis," depicts a woman personifying Fortitude, a classical virtue. Standing in a niche and leaning against a column, she is draped in a voluminous gown, symbolizing strength and resilience. The engraving's subtle shading and detailed rendering of the figure and architecture create a sense of depth and realism. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this artwork offers a glimpse into the Renaissance preoccupation with virtue and its visual representation.