Verspilling in het huwelijk c. 1595 - 1605

"Vespilling in het huwelijk" (c. 1595-1605) by Gillis van Breen is an etching that satirizes the extravagance and decadence of wealthy Dutch society. The print depicts a young man, possibly a prodigal son, squandering his inheritance on lavish entertainment while a woman sits idly by. Musicians play in the background, while the lavish table setting and the young man's expensive attire highlight the excess. This engraving, held in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a commentary on the moral and social concerns of the time, offering a glimpse into the Dutch culture during the Golden Age.