Unequal Love, Andries Jacobsz. Stock (possibly), after Jacques de Gheyn (II), 1608 - 1612

Unequal Love, Andries Jacobsz. Stock (possibly), after Jacques de Gheyn (II), 1608 - 1612

engraving, h 123mm × w 141mm More details

The older man with the long beard at right has plenty of money and takes a fancy to a young woman. He is addressed by Death, wearing a jester’s cap and holding an hourglass: ‘You fool, leave these young ones in peace, your time is nearly up, your money cannot buy her love’.

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