Allegorie op de Getrouwheid, 1795 1795

"Allegorie op de Getrouwheid" (Allegory of Fidelity) is an etching by Dutch artist Hendrik Roosing from 1795. It is a complex allegory, featuring a central female figure representing Fidelity, surrounded by cherubs, gods and other symbolic figures. The artwork is held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. The etching style with intricate details and clear lines is typical of the Neoclassical era, highlighting the revival of classical art and values in the late 18th century. Roosing's work, through its allegorical narrative, aimed to convey moral and political messages, likely reflecting the societal and political climate of his time.