Virility 1636

Abraham Bosse’s etching, *Virility*, from 1636 depicts a scene of a family gathered around a table for a meal. The central figure, the father, is prominently displayed, and the scene is filled with visual details that suggest the family’s wealth and status. This type of composition, which highlights the importance of family life, was popular in 17th-century Dutch art. The artwork is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY.