"Unseemly Love, perhaps a scene of the Widower Joost with Lucia, 2nd scene from the play ""De wanhebbelijke liefde"" by CJ van der Lijn " 1720 - 1750

"Unseemly Love, perhaps a scene of the Widower Joost with Lucia, 2nd scene from the play ""De wanhebbelijke liefde"" by CJ van der Lijn" is an oil on canvas painting by Dutch artist Cornelis Troost. It depicts a scene from the play “De wanhebbelijke liefde” by CJ van der Lijn, a Dutch playwright and author. The painting depicts an intimate scene between the widowed Joost and Lucia, capturing the complexity of their relationship through Troost's masterful use of light and shadow. The painting is housed in the Rijksmuseum and is a prime example of the Dutch Golden Age painting, showcasing the intricate detail and emotional depth that define the period.