Vierkant bord met allegorische voorstelling 1529

This 16th-century engraving by the Monogrammist IB (identified only by the initials "IB") depicts an allegorical scene within a square frame. Four figures are depicted within a circular wreath, representing the cardinal virtues: Fortitude, Justice, Temperance and Prudence, represented by the Latin words "INVIDIA," "TOLERANTIA," "TRIBVLATIO," and "SPES." The central element of the composition is an altar with a flame, signifying the power of faith. The cherubs and elaborate ornamentation at the bottom reinforce the religious nature of the artwork.