About this piece

A woman personifying Strength (Fortitude) sits majestically atop a lion, embodying the essence of this virtue. The lion, a symbol of courage and resilience, complements the woman's serene yet powerful demeanor. This artwork by Hans Sebald Beham captures the timeless representation of fortitude through its intricate details and symbolic elements.

Artist: Hans Sebald Beham
Title: Woman as Personification of Strength (Fortitude) Sitting Atop a Lion
Date: 1524

Related tags: hans sebald beham, strength, fortitude, lion, symbolism, renaissance art

Dimensions: 1559 x 2346 (Nearest commonly-used ratio: 2:3)
Image file name: kracht_fortitudo_360453ac.jpeg
Image file size: 6788151
Time image uploaded: 2024-07-05T14:20:32.000Z
License: CC0 (Creative Commons 0)

Source: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam