De bruid kijkt in de spiegel van Wetenschap 1574

This 1574 engraving titled "De bruid kijkt in de spiegel van Wetenschap" by Wierix, a prominent Flemish printmaker of the 16th and 17th centuries, depicts a scene of reflection and introspection. The central figure, a bride, is looking into a mirror held by "Scientia" (Knowledge), while "Sponda" (the Sponsor) and other figures are present. The inscription in Latin urges the viewer to consider the fleeting nature of worldly glory and to focus on inner values. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the moralizing theme popular in Northern Renaissance art, utilizing allegorical figures and symbolic imagery to convey a message about life and virtue.