Luiheid 1636 - 1700

"Luiheid" ("Laziness") is a 17th-century etching by Jean de Weert depicting a young man asleep, leaning on a large pillow. The work, created between 1636 and 1700, is a powerful example of Baroque art, focusing on the individual and their inner life. The realistic portrayal of the sleeper, with his closed eyes and relaxed posture, invites viewers to contemplate the nature of laziness and its potential consequences. This small-scale work, measuring 190mm in height and 140mm in width, exemplifies the use of etching as a means of capturing detail and nuance in the human form.