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A seventeenth century gentleman with a broken pillar; representing fortitude. Etching, c. 1650.
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A seventeenth century gentleman with a broken pillar; representing fortitude. Etching, c. 1650.

Unknown artist

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Lettering: Fortitude. Men needs must bow, when pillers rend:/ Mens backes must breake, when women spend

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