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Triumph of Chastity
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Triumph of Chastity

Philips Galle · 1563 - 1567 · engraving; paper

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

About this work

The chariot of Chastity (Pudicitia), a veiled woman, is drawn by unicorns, legendary chaste animals. Amor sits blindfolded and bound to her feet. In the procession walk chaste figures from history, the Bible and classical mythology, for example the Roman general Scipio, Joseph, Susanna and the virtuous Judith, holding the head of Holofernes in her hand. The virtues Self-Control (Continentia) and Temperance (Temperantia) are also present in the procession. The chariot drives towards the temple of Chastity. Below the image is an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineTriomf van de kuisheid. 1563 - 1567. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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