Tegenspoed geeft licht in de duisternis 1679

"Tegenspoed geeft licht in de duisternis" (1679) by Gaspar Bouttats (1648-1695) is an engraved emblem depicting a scene of a man lighting a candle in a dark room. This artwork is a visual allegory of hope and resilience. The image represents the idea that even in times of adversity, there is always a light that can guide us through the darkness. The man's act of lighting the candle symbolizes the act of seeking out hope and inspiration, even when surrounded by challenges. The emblem is an example of the popular genre of "emblem books" which combined text and image to convey moral messages.