Allegorie op de filosofie 1663

"Allegorie op de filosofie" (1663) by Abraham Dircksz. Santvoort (1634-1669) is an etching that uses allegorical figures to represent the concept of philosophy. It depicts a crowned woman enthroned in the clouds, surrounded by angels and holding a scale, a symbol of justice, in her hand. Below, a group of men discuss philosophical ideas. This etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, reflects the intellectual climate of 17th-century Netherlands, where philosophical discourse flourished. The artwork's title, “Allegory of Philosophy,” along with the figure's attributes and the surrounding text, reveals the central theme of the work, making it a valuable historical and artistic resource.