Afgunst (Invidia) 1539 - 1543

This engraving by German Renaissance artist Georg Pencz, titled “Afgunst (Invidia)" depicts the personification of envy as a winged female figure. Invidia holds a heart in her hands, representing the corrosive nature of envy on one's heart. The scene is framed by classical architecture and a landscape, placing Invidia within the context of a world consumed by this harmful vice. The engraving dates back to 1539 - 1543 and is located in the Rijksmuseum. The use of line and shading creates a dramatic contrast between light and shadow, emphasizing the emotional turmoil of Invidia.