Ongelijke liefde 1548 - 1630

"Ongelijke liefde" (Unequal Love) is an etching by Jacob (II) Goltzius, created between 1548 and 1630, now in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts a young man, elaborately dressed in the style of the Dutch Golden Age, seated next to an older woman. The man's dismissive expression and the woman's pleading posture highlight the contrasting nature of their relationship, creating a powerful and thought-provoking visual narrative. This print reflects Goltzius' mastery of detail and his ability to capture the nuances of human emotion.