The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam recently showcased a unique 1830 condom featuring an etching of a half-naked nun and three men, reinforcing the complex dynamics of 19th-century sexuality. It serves as a centerpiece of the Safe Sex? exhibition exploring sex work and sexuality in that era. The artwork's phrase "Voilà mon choix" encapsulates a parody of celibacy and the Judgement of Paris, inviting a reflection on sexual choices amidst fears of STDs and pregnancy. Curator Joyce Zelen noted its design potentially appeals to all men, while it was acquired for €1,000.
The Rijksmuseum's latest acquisition is a condom from 1830 featuring an etching of a half-naked nun, highlighting the complexities of 19th-century sexuality.
"This is my choice" expresses the duality of sexual health and societal constraints, parodically referencing celibacy and the Judgement of Paris from mythology.
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