Geduld 1560

"Geduld" (Patience), a 1560 engraving by Cornelis Cort (1533-1578), depicts the allegorical figure of Patience seated on a dragon with snakes intertwined around the trees. The detailed lines of the engraving convey a sense of serenity and strength, suggesting that patience can overcome even the most challenging adversities. This artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a fine example of 16th-century printmaking.