Fortitude (Die Sterck), from The Seven Virtues 1498 - 1531

"Fortitude (Die Sterck)," a woodcut by German artist Hans Burgkmair, is part of a series depicting the Seven Virtues. Created between 1498 and 1531, the print shows Fortitude as a female figure in armor standing next to a column, symbolizing strength and resilience. The inscription "DIE STERCK" (meaning "The Strong") identifies the virtue. Burgkmair's detailed rendering, achieved through precise lines and shading, captures the classical ideal of fortitude, highlighting its importance in the Renaissance. The work is currently part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.