Personificatie van Rijkdom 1632 - 1661

"Personificatie van Rijkdom" (Personification of Wealth) is a 17th-century etching attributed to an anonymous artist. This small-scale work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a female figure, likely a queen or a personification of wealth, adorned with royal regalia including a crown, scepter, and a chain. The figure holds a banner inscribed with the Latin phrase "Emitur," which translates to "It is bought." This suggests a connection to wealth and exchange, emphasizing the power and influence of money.