XI Sin en wits 1614

"XI Sin en wits" is an engraving by Roemer Visscher from 1614, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork is a part of a larger work, "Het Tweede Schock," and depicts a circular image of a cluster of wheat stalks surrounded by a wreath. The image is suspended from a horizontal bar with decorative adornments, symbolizing the relationship between sin and wisdom. Visscher's engravings are known for their allegorical imagery and often feature symbolic representations of moral and philosophical concepts. This particular engraving exemplifies the artistic and intellectual trends of the Dutch Golden Age.