A woman uses a needle and thread to illustrate the argument that there is no pleasure without suffering. Engraving by J. Swelinck, 1627, after A.P. van de Venne after J. Cats.

Proteus ofte Minne-beelden verandert in Sinne-beelden door.

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A woman uses a needle and thread to illustrate the argument that there is no pleasure without suffering. Engraving by J. Swelinck, 1627, after A.P. van de Venne after J. Cats.

Proteus ofte Minne-beelden verandert in Sinne-beelden door.