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Death at the Usurer (oil on canvas)
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Death at the Usurer (oil on canvas)
898822 Death at the Usurer (oil on canvas) by Bramer, Leonard (1596-1674); 67x81 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tourcoing, France; (add.info.: Death at the loan shark.); Dutch, out of copyright
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Money Lender Moneylender Plate Plates Usurer Usury Wealthy Jewels
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The captivating oil painting, "Death at the Usurer" by Leonard Bramer, transports us to a world of intrigue and moral reckoning. Measuring 67x81 cm, this masterpiece is housed in the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Tourcoing, France. In this thought-provoking scene, we witness a figure surrounded by objects that symbolize wealth and excess. A moneylender sits at his table with plates filled with jewels and gold coins – tangible representations of his ill-gotten gains. However, lurking behind him stands Death itself, personified as a skeleton draped in a black cloak. Bramer skillfully captures the tension between life's transience and material pursuits through his meticulous brushwork. The contrast between the vibrant colors of opulence and the somber tones used for Death creates an eerie atmosphere that forces viewers to confront their own mortality. "Death at the Usurer" serves as a cautionary tale about greed and its consequences. It reminds us that no matter how much wealth one accumulates during their lifetime, it ultimately holds no value when faced with our inevitable demise. This print from Bridgeman Images allows art enthusiasts worldwide to appreciate Bramer's artistic prowess while contemplating deeper philosophical questions about human nature and morality.
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