Modesty, from The Virtues 1552

Heinrich Aldegrever's "Modesty" (1552) is an engraving from his series *The Virtues*, which was a popular subject for Renaissance artists. In this print, Modesty is depicted as a woman in a long robe holding a staff, and her attire reflects her virtue. The inscription below the image alludes to her virtue and the fact that Modesty will tread on the vices of the world. This engraving, like many of Aldegrever's works, is a masterpiece of Northern Renaissance art, exhibiting detailed rendering and masterful use of line.