Allegorie van de weg van de ware liefde 1661

Johannes Vorsterman's 1661 etching, *Allegorie van de weg van de ware liefde*, depicts a symbolic scene of two figures, likely representing lovers, guided by a winged angel towards a heavenly light while an older figure with a lantern struggles to follow. The scene suggests a contrast between the true path of love, illuminated by divine guidance, and the difficult and uncertain journey of those who are lost. The dramatic use of light and shadow enhances the emotional impact of this allegorical composition, characteristic of Dutch Baroque art.