Proces volgt Blinde Begeerte 1597

Hendrick Goltzius’s 1597 engraving, "Proces volgt Blinde Begeerte," depicts a scene of moral allegory. The print highlights the dangers of following blind desire, with figures representing various vices and virtues, including a woman with a bow and arrow symbolizing "blind desire" and a cloaked figure labeled "reason" who leads a blindfolded figure. The print is a powerful example of Goltzius's mastery of both line and composition, showcasing the Northern Renaissance's penchant for intricate detail and moral commentary.