Tegenspoed moet worden ondergaan 1679

"Tegenspoed moet worden ondergaan" (Adversity must be endured) is a 1679 etching by Gaspar Bouttats, a Dutch artist known for his work in the Baroque style. The work is part of a series of prints depicting various proverbs. The print displays a hunter setting a trap for birds, a visual metaphor for the proverb's message: "The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit" (Proverbs 19:19). This allegorical representation was common in the 17th century, as artists sought to impart moral lessons through their works. The etching's detailed lines and intricate composition create a visual narrative of the struggles and consequences associated with the proverb's theme. The work is currently held at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.