Scene with Misericordia and Veritas in a Circle at Center

Theodor de Bry

1580–1600 · Engraving · Drawings and Prints

In a circle at center, a scene with misericordia (mercy) and veritas (truth) personified as female figures. In the forefront at left, a seated nude female figure with an open book places her right leg on a globe. At right, another figure feeds the children that surround her. Behind, two winged figures embrace, while the one at right holds a set of scales. Around the central circles, a band with rosettes. In the corners, ornamental blackwork with putti heads.

Artist

Theodor de Bry

Date

1580–1600

Medium

Engraving

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951