Macht van de waarheid by Zacharias Dolendo

Macht van de waarheid 1595 - 1643

pencil drawn

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

ink paper printed

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Macht van de waarheid" (The Power of Truth) is an engraving by Dutch artist Zacharias Dolendo, dated 1595-1643. The work, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a winged angel holding a scroll and soaring above clouds. Below, a group of people are kneeling, while a city and surrounding landscape are visible in the background. The engraving is a powerful allegorical image, showcasing the strength of truth and its influence on individuals and society.