The Lame Dancers, from La danse des estropiés, Plate 10

Buying peasant images made the bourgeoisie feel good about their own social status, and a dollop of moralizing was a bonus. Dancing vagabonds typically were a reminder that dancing led to paganism, but Cornelis Massijs was probably also hoping for a laugh. He cast this pair hoofing it with the help of a crutch and cane.