Pietas (in doos met 43 tekeningen) 1746

"Pietas (in doos met 43 tekeningen)" is a 1746 drawing by Dutch artist Louis Fabritius Dubourg (1693-1775). The drawing depicts a woman, possibly representing Pietas, the Roman goddess of piety, standing in a classical setting, with a cherub and a stork at her feet, and an elephant standing behind her. This drawing, part of a series of 43, showcases Dubourg's talent for depicting classical themes in a delicate and detailed style. The use of line and shading contributes to the overall sense of grace and harmony, typical of the Rococo period. The drawing is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.