Dwaasheid van tweedracht by Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert

Dwaasheid van tweedracht 1532 - 1590

pen illustration

pen sketch

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

pen work

sketchbook drawing

pencil art

"Dwaasheid van tweedracht" is an etching by Dutch Renaissance artist Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert, dating back to 1532 - 1590. This artwork depicts a figure in a classical style, highlighting the folly of discord. The image portrays a personified figure of discord, representing the human tendency towards conflict. Coornhert, known for his intellectual pursuits, masterfully uses the medium of etching to express a powerful message about human nature. The work is now on display in the Rijksmuseum.