XXVI Pessima placent pluribus 1614

"XXVI Pessima placent pluribus" is an engraving by Roemer Visscher, a Dutch artist who lived from 1547 to 1620. This piece, created in 1614, is a satirical illustration that comments on human nature. The image depicts a man sitting on a shell, surrounded by objects associated with gambling and leisure. This engraving is part of a series of illustrations, "Het Derde Schock," which explores various vices and follies of the human condition. Visscher's work was widely popular during his lifetime and is now considered a significant contribution to the history of Dutch art.