Vrouw met haar dronken echtgenoot 1580 - 1642

This etching by Nicolaes Weydtmans, titled “Vrouw met haar dronken echtgenoot,” depicts a woman leading her drunk husband home. The scene likely depicts a common social commentary from the early 17th century, highlighting the prevalent issue of alcoholism and its impact on family life. Weydtmans's meticulous detail in the engraving, from the man's slumped posture to the woman's resigned expression, portrays a nuanced view of this social problem. The inscription at the bottom, "Liver Gys last ons tuiswaerts geen gen, Shibent foo feer met Den DronCk beruange," further underscores the message, suggesting that despite his intoxication, the man's pride prevents him from accepting his wife's help. This artwork, dating from 1580 - 1642, offers a glimpse into the social landscape and challenges of that era, while demonstrating Weydtmans's technical mastery of the printmaking medium.