Fortitudo

Fortitudo

Master IB

1516

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a half-naked woman sitting on a rock, holding a lion by its mane. Behind her, a small town with a church tower sits on a hill. She wears a crown with a cross on top and leans on a shield with a strange symbol. The word *Fortitudo* at the top hints this isn’t just a portrait—it’s a symbol for strength. The lion and crown suggest power, but the quiet town in the background feels oddly peaceful. Want to see more like this? Look up engraving.

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