Personificatie van Voorzienigheid (Providenza) 1645 - 1709

This anonymous etching, titled "Personificatie van Voorzienigheid (Providenza)" and dated 1645-1709, depicts the personification of Providence as a female figure standing on a pedestal. She holds a celestial globe in her right hand and a tablet in her left, symbolizing knowledge and wisdom. The artwork, now located in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Dutch Baroque art, demonstrating the strong influence of classical art.