Fortitude, from "The Seven Virtues" — Lucas van Leyden | DiscoverArt

Lucas van Leyden

Fortitude, from "The Seven Virtues"

1530

Engraving

16.4 × 10.8 cm (6.5 × 4.3 in)

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