Arkivism
Diligence Overcomes Laziness
Public domain

Diligence Overcomes Laziness

Arnold Houbraken · 1710 - 1719 · pen; etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Two putti, one of whom lies on the ground while the other overcomes him. Behind the standing putto, a rooster. Representation of the victory of diligence over laziness. Print from a series of 41 emblems.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printDistinction between Good and Bad
Credit lineVlijt overmeestert Luiheid. 1710 - 1719. Arnold Houbraken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
Open in Explore View at source

Similar works

Industry Overcomes LazinessIndustry Overcomes Laziness Children on a swingChildren on a swing Two Children Playing with a BirdTwo Children Playing with a Bird Three Tumbling PuttiThree Tumbling Putti Three boys around a fireThree boys around a fire Child on a swingChild on a swing