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Gentleman with a Prostitute, Overlooked by a Procuress
Jacob Matham (mentioned on object), 1619 - 1623
The legend warns that excessive drinking results, above all, in every form of dishonourable and dissolute behaviour. The Dutch text plays on the double meaning of the verb verwekken, which means ‘to produce’– both consequences and children. The risk of an unwanted pregnancy would have constituted an additional danger of such intemperance.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-OB-27.053
- Dimensionsheight 179 mm x width 199 mm
- Physical characteristicsgravure