The First Foolish Virgin

The picture shows one of the series engravings entitled "The Wise and Foolish Virgin". The subject, taken from Matthew"s Gospel (25, 1-13), was very popular in medieval painting and sculpture.

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 9 minutes): Vivaldi: Sonata in D minor RV 62 op. 1 No. 12 (La Follia)