De monnik en de non begluurd door een soldaat 1512 - 1560

"De monnik en de non begluurd door een soldaat" (The Monk and the Nun Spied Upon by a Soldier) is a 16th-century engraving by German artist Heinrich Aldegrever, created between 1512 and 1560. This detailed, small-scale work (119 mm x 75 mm) depicts a clandestine encounter between a monk and a nun, hidden behind a large tree, while a soldier discreetly observes them from the right. This print reflects a common theme in Renaissance art, exploring themes of morality and the fallibility of human nature. The scene is meticulously rendered, highlighting the detailed anatomy of the figures, the intricate texture of the tree bark, and the picturesque landscape with a distant cityscape in the background. This artwork is currently held in the Rijksmuseum.