Chastity

Heinrich Aldegrever

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring a draped female figure holding a staff in her right hand. Beside her is a decorative emblem or coat of arms that includes intricate details and a small sculpture on a pedestal. In the background, there are classical architectural elements including a column. The artist's monogram and the date "1552" are displayed on a tablet at the bottom right. A Latin inscription below the scene conveys a theme or concept, possibly reflecting on purity or virtue.