Vrouw en een man 17th century

This 17th-century anonymous woodcut depicts a female figure holding a torch, representing the female gender, and a male figure holding a sword, representing the male gender. The female figure is accompanied by a cherub holding a bow and arrow. Both figures stand on a cloud-like surface, reinforcing their symbolic nature. The composition and style of the artwork suggest a focus on allegorical representation and a typical artistic sensibility of the 17th century. The female figure's flowing garments and the male figure's armor highlight the contrast between the two genders. The small size of the artwork, measuring 37mm in height and 59mm in width, emphasizes its intimate and symbolic nature.