Die Klugen und die Törichten Jungfrauen c. 1611

"Die Klugen und die Törichten Jungfrauen" (The Wise and the Foolish Virgins) is a pen and ink drawing by David Vinckboons, created around 1611. It depicts the biblical parable of the ten virgins, where five wise virgins are prepared for the groom's arrival with oil in their lamps, while the foolish virgins are left behind. The artwork, housed in the Städel Museum, exemplifies Vinckboons' mastery of detail and the use of light and shadow to create depth and atmosphere. The drawing's focus on the figures' expressions and gestures effectively conveys the story's moral message about preparedness and the importance of faith.