Bilder Jacob Cats (1577–1660) – EMBLEMA: Fvrentem Qvid Delvbra Ivvant? (What Avails the Shrine to Him Who Rages?) – Engraving (c. 1650)

Beskrivning

This print is an example of an emblematic illustration, characteristic of the moral literature popular in the 17th century. The central circular engraving depicts a scene where a man, possibly a soldier or traveler, stands next to four naked children who are playing and fighting over small objects on the ground, with a city skyline visible in the background. Above, a hand emerges from the clouds, dropping coins or small stones. The image is accompanied by a Latin motto at the top: "EMBLEMA: Fvrentem Qvid Delvbra Ivvant?" (What Avails the Shrine to Him Who Rages?). Below the image, there are columns of text titled Morale and Sacrvm, providing ethical and religious interpretations, along with a citation.

Jacob Cats was a famous Dutch poet, jurist, and moralist whose books, known as emblem books, were extremely influential and provided these illustrated moral lessons for a broad audience throughout the 17th century. While he was the author of the concept and text, his name is the central attribution associated with the work's creation.

Artist or Maker: Jacob Cats

Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm x 17 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: c. 1650

Condition Report:
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