Luiheid 1550 - 1625

"Luiheid" (Sloth) is an etching by Pieter Jalhea Furnius, a prominent Dutch artist of the 16th century. The artwork depicts a reclining woman, dressed in flowing robes, with an expression of languor. She is accompanied by a donkey, symbolizing the vice of sloth. This engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Furnius' mastery of detail and his ability to convey human emotion. The composition highlights the contrast between the woman's luxurious surroundings and the somber message of the allegory. The inscription below the image reads "Quaritur Aegiffus quare fit fartus adulter. In promptu causa est. defidiens erat," further emphasizing the connection between sloth and moral corruption.