The opposite of “vanity,” as depicted by Adriaen van de Venne in the Emblemata of Zinne-werck. The E
The opposite of “vanity,” as depicted by Adriaen van de Venne in the Emblemata of Zinne-werck. The Emblemata was a series of illustrations that taught moral lessons. This mother’s willingness to change a dirty diaper – despite her fancy upper-class status – is meant to teach the reader a lesson about selflessness. -- source link
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