Zorgeloosheid 1549

Heinrich Aldegrever's 1549 engraving *Zorgeloosheid* (Carelessness) depicts a woman in a loose-fitting robe, seated with a book in her hand. She is in a contemplative state, suggesting a focus on the inner world of thought, while her surrounding world seems to drift away. The piece, part of a series on vices, utilizes a symbolic language, with the woman’s relaxed posture and the book in her hand representing the vice of carelessness. The inscription *Socordia* (Sloth) further emphasizes this theme. This small yet detailed artwork is a powerful commentary on human vice and its effects.