The Wise and Foolish Virgins: The Fifth Foolish Virgin
1518
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1518
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a woman holding a lamp in one hand and a bunch of keys in the other. Her dress is long and detailed, with a high collar and fancy sleeves. Behind her, there’s a small town with towers and a river, and the sky looks stormy. The woman’s worried expression and the empty lamp might hint at a story about waiting or missing an opportunity. This kind of drawing was made as part of a series about wise and foolish choices. If you like this style, look up Renaissance art next.
