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Lust

(Netherlandish, 1525–1569)
(Netherlandish, about 1525–1569)
(Netherlandish, 1510–1570)
about 1558
Medium/TechniqueEngraving
DimensionsSheet: 22.7 x 30.2 cm (8 15/16 x 11 7/8 in.)
Credit LineKatherine E. Bullard Fund in memory of Francis Bullard
Accession number64.717
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsIn plate, beneath figure of Lust: LVXVRIA. In plate, in margin below image: LVXVRIA ENERVAT VIRES, EFFOEMINAT ARTVS. [Lust enervates the strength, weakens the limbs] / Luxurÿe stinckt / Sÿ is vol onsuuerheden Sÿ breeckt die Crachten / en Sÿ swackt die leden [Lechery stinks, it is dirty. It breaks (man's) power and weakens limbs]
ProvenanceMarch 10-12, 1964, sale at Sotheby's, London; purchased from that sale by P. &. D. Colnaghi & Co. (dealers), London, for the MFA. (Accession Date: May 13, 1964)
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