Boosheid 1575

light pencil work

pen sketch

pencil sketch

dog

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

sketchbook art

pencil art

"Boosheid" (Anger), an anonymous 16th-century engraving from the Rijksmuseum, depicts a female figure in armor holding a sword and shield, symbolizing wrath. The dramatic composition, with the figure's posture and the broken architecture behind her, emphasizes the intensity of the emotion. The inscription below the figure is in Latin, further emphasizing the theme of anger and its destructive potential. This engraving offers a glimpse into the artistic practices and cultural values of the 16th century.