XXVII Vroech rijp, vroech rot 1614

"XXVII Vroech rijp, vroech rot" (Early ripe, early rotten) is an etching by Roemer Visscher, a Dutch artist and writer, from 1614. It depicts a bowl of fruit overflowing with ripe apples, pears, plums, grapes, and other varieties of fruit. The fruit is a metaphor for human life, a reminder that the most promising beginnings can sometimes lead to an early decline. This print is a beautiful example of the Dutch Baroque style, marked by its realism, naturalism, and emphasis on detail. This etching can be found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.