Amadeus Berutti met Strengheid (Austeritas) en Vriendschap (Amicitia) en Liefde (Amor) 1510 - 1517

This is a print called "Amadeus Berutti met Strengheid (Austeritas) en Vriendschap (Amicitia) en Liefde (Amor)" by Marcantonio Raimondi. It exists as a tightly-packed composition with figures arranged in a shallow space. The artist employs a rigorous, linear style, defining forms with closely hatched lines. Notice how Raimondi has structured the composition into distinct zones. On the left, we see Amadeus and Austeritas framed by architectural elements suggesting constraint, while on the right, Amicitia and Amor stand freely against an open, natural backdrop. This division creates a visual dialogue between austerity and freedom, echoing the thematic contrasts within the title itself. Raimondi uses line and form to represent not just physical space but conceptual boundaries, inviting us to consider how these abstract virtues interact and influence one another. This work offers a complex interplay of form and concept, revealing Raimondi's engagement with the philosophical debates of his time.