Melancholisch temperament 1549 - 1591

"Melancholisch Temperament," a small, 16th-century engraving, showcases the melancholic temperament as one of the four humors in the theory of Galen. The artwork depicts a figure leaning against a column, lost in contemplation, with a small lamb nearby. The figure's posture and the cityscape in the distance contribute to the melancholic theme, while the inscription beneath the image further reinforces the concept. This small-scale artwork, held in the Rijksmuseum, offers an intimate glimpse into the visual representation of temperament in art history.