Ongelijke liefde 1602

"Ongelijke liefde" (Unequal Love) is a 1602 engraving by an anonymous artist depicting a young woman and an older man, likely a couple, standing together against a backdrop of a building. The woman, dressed in a long gown and veil, stands with an air of resignation, while the older man, clad in a hat and coat, seems to be addressing her, holding a flask or a goblet. This artwork, held by the Rijksmuseum, uses expressive lines and shading to portray the complexities of a relationship, likely alluding to the societal norms and expectations of love in 17th century Europe.