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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
A 200-year-old condom with an erotic etching of a NUN and cheeky three-word French message revealed
Experts share the length of the condom - and insight into the type of person who owned it RUDE AWAKENING A 200-year-old condom with an erotic etching of a NUN and cheeky three-word French message revealed A RARE condom with erotic etchings of a nun from almost 200-years ago has gone on display for all to see. Drawings on the ancient contraceptive show a nun partially undressed pointing at the erect genitals of three clergymen alongside a three word message in French. 3 The condom measures 20cm long Credit: Kelly Schenk/Rijksmuseum 3 It's now on display at an exhibition about sex work Credit: AFP It says "Voila, mon choix" which means "There, that's my choice" or "This is my choice". This appears to be a reference to a painting called The Judgment of Paris, which shows the Trojan prince Paris judging a beauty contest between three goddesses. The condom is thought to be a souvenir from a posh Parisian brothel dating back to 1830. This era was fraught with fears of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases - especially syphilis. Read more about history CUTTING DEEP Ancient sword older than JESUS engraved with swastikas found after 2,300 years Experts say its owner would have been "fairly sophisticated and well-educated". "In the 1830s, when this condom was made, the use of condoms was still frowned upon, especially by the church," explained Joyce Zelen, curator at the Rijksmuseum where the condom is on display. "They were mostly sold under the counter at brothels or barber shops, though there are some reports of luxury shops offering bespoke tailoring." The condom measures at a generous 20cm in length. But it was inspected with a UV light and not thought to have been used. Unlike today's latex condoms, it's believed this early version is made from a sheep's appendix. The museum bought the piece for €1,000 (£840) at an auction in Haarlem last November. It's now part of an exhibition about 19th century sex work. A bald man, a thin man and a slightly overweight one can be made out on the drawing, experts say. But it's unclear who the nun is pointing at. "That way, any type of man could feel spoken to," Zelen added.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
A 200-year-old condom with an erotic etching of a NUN and cheeky three-word French message revealed
A RARE condom with erotic etchings of a nun from almost 200-years ago has gone on display for all to see. Drawings on the ancient contraceptive show a nun partially undressed pointing at the erect genitals of three clergymen alongside a three word message in French. 3 The condom measures 20cm long Credit: Kelly Schenk/Rijksmuseum 3 It's now on display at an exhibition about sex work Credit: AFP It says "Voila, mon choix" which means "There, that's my choice" or "This is my choice". This appears to be a reference to a painting called The Judgment of Paris, which shows the Trojan prince Paris judging a beauty contest between three goddesses. The condom is thought to be a souvenir from a posh Parisian brothel dating back to 1830. This era was fraught with fears of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases - especially syphilis. Read more about history Experts say its owner would have been "fairly sophisticated and well-educated". "In the 1830s, when this condom was made, the use of condoms was still frowned upon, especially by the church," explained Joyce Zelen, curator at the Rijksmuseum where the condom is on display. "They were mostly sold under the counter at brothels or barber shops, though there are some reports of luxury shops offering bespoke tailoring." The condom measures at a generous 20cm in Most read in Science But it was inspected with a UV light and not thought to have been used. Unlike today's latex condoms, it's believed this early version is made from a sheep's appendix. The museum bought the piece for €1,000 (£840) at an auction in Haarlem last November. It's now part of an exhibition about 19th century sex work. A bald man, a thin man and a slightly overweight one can be made out on the drawing, experts say. But it's unclear who the nun is pointing at. "That way, any type of man could feel spoken to," Zelen added. 3 Message on the condom translates to 'This is my choice' Credit: Rijksmuseum
Daily Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Dutch museum rolls out 200-year-old condom
Published on: Wednesday, June 04, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 04, 2025 By: AFP Text Size: A rare 19th-century condom bearing an erotic print, possibly made from sheep intestine, is displayed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. - Kelly Schenk / Rijksmuseum/AFP THE HAGUE: The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam on Tuesday placed on display a rare condom from around 1830, featuring an erotic print of a nun and three clergymen in provocative poses. The ancient contraceptive is probably made from a sheep's appendix and may be a souvenir from a brothel -- of which only two known copies exist, the museum said in a statement. "It shows that printmaking had many applications and offers insight into sexuality and prostitution in the 19th century," according to the museum. The museum said it would display the sheath as part of an exhibit on 19th century prostitution and sexuality. The print on the condom shows a nun lifting up her skirt and pointing her finger at three clergymen, who also have their genitals on full display. "It embodies both the lighter and darker sides of sexual health," said the museum. The Rijksmuseum noted the condom came from an era where sex was "fraught with fears of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases -- especially syphilis." The print room at the museum holds some 750,000 prints and drawings. "This is the first example in the Rijksmuseum collection of a print on a condom," noted the statement. - AFP * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Toronto Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
200-year-old condom decorated with erotic art on display in Amsterdam
The playful prophylactic is believed to have been made around 1830 from a sheep's appendix Published Jun 03, 2025 • 1 minute read This image made available by the Rijksmueum shows a condom with print, circa 1830, displayed at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum. Photo by Kelly Schenk / AP THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Netherlands' national museum has a new object on display that merges art with Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District: a nearly 200-year-old condom, emblazoned with erotic art. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Rijksmuseum said in a statement that the playful prophylactic, believed to be made around 1830 from a sheep's appendix, 'depicts both the playful and the serious side of sexual health.' This image made available by the Rijksmueum shows a condom with print, circa 1830, which has gone on display at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum. Photo by Kelly Schenk / AP It is part of an exhibition called 'Safe Sex?' about 19th century sex work that opened on Tuesday. The condom, possibly a souvenir from a brothel, is decorated with an erotic image of a nun and three clergymen. The phrase 'This is my choice' is written along the sheath in French. According to the museum, this is a reference to the Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting 'The Judgment of Paris,' which depicts the Trojan prince Paris judging a beauty contest between three goddesses. The condom is on display until the end of November. Columnists Canada Sunshine Girls Olympics Technology
Glasgow Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
200-year-old condom goes on display at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum said in a statement that the playful prophylactic, believed to be made around 1830 from a sheep's appendix, 'depicts both the playful and the serious side of sexual health'. The condom (Kelly Schenk/Rijksmuseum via AP) It is part of an exhibition called Safe Sex? about 19th century sex work that opened on Tuesday. The condom, possibly a souvenir from a brothel, is decorated with an erotic image of a nun and three clergymen. The phrase 'This is my choice' is written along the sheath in French. According to the museum, this is a reference to the Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting The Judgment of Paris, which depicts the Trojan prince Paris judging a beauty contest between three goddesses. The condom is on display until the end of November.
