Dwaasheid van lust 1532 - 1590

"Dwaasheid van lust" (Folly of Lust) is an engraving by Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert, a Dutch humanist and artist, from the 16th century. This artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts a scene with three figures: a man and a woman embracing, with Cupid, the Roman god of love, standing before them with bow and arrow. The figures are depicted in an expressive manner, conveying the theme of lust and its consequences. The composition is framed by a dark, shadowy background, creating a sense of intimacy and mystery.