True Love

attributed to Andries Stock (c. 1580–1648) after Jacques de Gheyn II (1565–1629), engraving, c. 1610

Here an eligible young man is being propositioned with money by a much older woman on the right. But in spite of her wealth (and her apparent imminent death), he rejects her offer and turns to the virtuous young woman who really loves him. He is clearly making a big financial sacrifice.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1978-51
  • Dimensionsheight 123 mm x width 144 mm
  • Physical characteristicsgravure