Paneel met de personificatie van de Kracht 1683 - 1733

This drawing, "Paneel met de personificatie van de Kracht" (Panel with the Personification of Strength) by Bernard Picart, depicts a female figure, likely representing strength, reclining on a shield with a serpent and other decorative elements. Picart, a Dutch artist known for his engravings and drawings, executed this work between 1683 and 1733. The use of black and red chalk creates a subtle yet elegant composition, highlighting the details of the figure and the symbolic imagery. This drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Picart's artistic practice and the allegorical themes popular in 17th-century Dutch art.