Who created "Constantia, from "Virtues""?

Constantia, from "Virtues" was created by Maerten de Vos in ca. 1581.

When was "Constantia, from "Virtues"" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1581.

What medium is "Constantia, from "Virtues""?

Constantia, from "Virtues" is Engraving.

Is "Constantia, from "Virtues"" in the public domain?

Yes, Constantia, from "Virtues" is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Constantia, from "Virtues"

Maerten de Vos

ca. 1581

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 11 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (28.9 x 21 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949

Accession Number

49.95.1994

Tags

WeaponsMenFemale Nudes

Art Historical Context

"Constantia, from 'Virtues'" is a engraving by the Flemish artist Maerten de Vos, created around 1581. De Vos, a prominent Antwerp Mannerist known for his intricate allegorical and religious works, contributed to the vibrant print culture of the late Northern Renaissance. This piece personifies *Constantia*—the virtue of steadfastness or perseverance—amid a dramatic scene featuring female nudes, armored men, and weapons, evoking resilience in the face of adversity. Produced during a turbulent era of religious strife in the Spanish Netherlands, such prints promoted moral and Christian ideals as...

Constantia, from "Virtues"

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