The Triumph of Chastity from The Triumphs of Petrarch 1543 - 1553

"The Triumph of Chastity" is an engraving by Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert, part of his larger series "The Triumphs of Petrarch." Created between 1543 and 1553, the image depicts Chastity as a winged female figure hovering above a fallen, defeated male figure. The scene, set against a backdrop of a walled city, suggests the triumph of virtue over vice. Coornhert's masterful use of line and shading enhances the dramatic impact of the composition, making this work a powerful example of Renaissance printmaking. The work is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.