Brothel Scene

Monogrammist AP (16e eeuw), c. 1540

On a cloud, Christ turns away in shame from the drinking and fornication in this brothel. Whatever originally transpired in the upstairs room at right was evidently in need of censorship. From the white lines, it seems that the woodblock was later adjusted. The activity in the bed was removed and replaced by a neutral insert: smoothed out bed linens. Items on the little bench are traces of the earlier scene.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-47.317
  • Dimensionsheight 580 mm x width 707 mm
  • Physical characteristicshoutsnede