Hoogmoed 1550 - 1625

"Hoogmoed" (meaning "Pride" in Dutch) is a 16th-century engraving by Pieter Jalhea Furnius. This print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a woman seated with a mirror in her hand and a peacock displaying its plumage behind her. The artist, known for his detailed engravings, uses the peacock's feathers to symbolize the fleeting nature of vanity. This print is a powerful allegory for the perils of excessive pride, a theme explored in art throughout history.