Liefde (Caritas) 1510 - 1550

"Liefde (Caritas)" is a 16th-century engraving by German artist Sebald Beham. The piece depicts the allegorical figure of Charity, a winged woman, comforting a grieving child. A third figure, a young boy, observes the scene. Beham, known for his detailed and expressive style, creates a powerful image of compassion and empathy through his depiction of the figures' emotions and gestures. The work is a powerful example of Renaissance art's focus on humanist themes and the exploration of human emotions.