Duivel en een man bij een standbeeld, 1609 Willem Isaacsz. van Swanenburg
A riveting depiction of a statue of a woman holding an anchor, symbolizing hope, perched atop a bag of money. This statue is intriguingly held by both a devil and a man, suggesting a complex narrative. Scattered before them are assorted treasures, further enhancing the scene's enigmatic allure. Below this captivating tableau is a pair of Latin verses and a Dutch poem, providing deeper insight into the image's symbolism and meaning.
