Deugd overwint de oorlog 1580 - 1596

"Deugd overwint de oorlog" (Virtue Conquers War), an etching created by Hendrick Goltzius between 1580 and 1596, depicts a scene of victory and triumph. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, portrays a figure representing Virtue, likely a female figure, standing triumphantly over a defeated figure symbolizing war. This print is a testament to Goltzius's mastery of the etching technique, with its detailed lines and skillful use of shadows. The work's thematic focus on the triumph of virtue over war was a popular motif during the late 16th century, reflecting the political and social unrest of the time.