Covetousness Collection

Cartoon of a miser Screwby being duped by a bankrupt aristocrat with a parcel of fake parchments
FLO4717935 Cartoon of a miser Screwby being duped by a bankrupt aristocrat with a parcel of fake parchments. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier)

The Haywain or Tribulations of human life (Tapestry), ca 1550-1565. Creator: Brussels Manufactory (1515-1525)
The Haywain or Tribulations of human life (Tapestry), ca 1550-1565. Found in the collection of the Patrimonio Nacional, Madrid

Allegory of Virtues, ca 1529. Creator: Correggio (1489-1534)
Allegory of Virtues, ca 1529. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Seven Deadly Sins: Greed, c. 1570. Creator: Backer, Jacob, de (1540/45-ca. 1600)
The Seven Deadly Sins: Greed, c. 1570. Found in the Collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

The Archangel Michael Throwing Satan out of Heaven, from a Catechism by La Bonne Presse, pub. 1912 (colour lithograph)

Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue. Artist: Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506)
Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Statues on the Outside of the Cloisters (engraving)
3631512 Statues on the Outside of the Cloisters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statues on the Outside of the Cloisters)

Blindness and Cupidity Chasing Joy from the City, 1897 (oil on canvas)
WDM68113 Blindness and Cupidity Chasing Joy from the City, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 96.5x138.4 cm; De Morgan Collection

The Fisherman and the Porter, or, the Cost of Covetousness (engraving)
6008130 The Fisherman and the Porter, or, the Cost of Covetousness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fisherman and the Porter, or)

The Seven Deadly Sins (engraving)
REV146012 The Seven Deadly Sins (engraving) by Russian School (19th century); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Envy and charity (colour litho)
3095593 Envy and charity (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Envy and charity. Envie et charite)

Woe is Pronounced on Covetousness, 1549. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
Woe is Pronounced on Covetousness, 1549

A Courtier Standing Between Covetousness and Dissimulation [fol. 14 recto], 1512 / 1514
A Courtier Standing Between Covetousness and Dissimulation [fol. 14 recto], 1512/1514

The Seven Deadly Sins. Found in the Collection of Geneva Fine Arts Foundation

The Seven Deadly Sins. Artist: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)
The Seven Deadly Sins. Private Collection

The Prosperity. Artist: Tintoretto, Domenico (1560-1635)
The Prosperity. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Repentant Mary Magdalene. Artist: Crayer, Caspar de (1584-1669)
The Repentant Mary Magdalene. Found in the collection of Musee des beaux-arts de Valenciennes

Young Man Between Virtue and Vice. Artist: Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588)
Young Man Between Virtue and Vice. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Allegory of Wealth. Artist: Vouet, Simon (1590-1649)
Allegory of Wealth. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Acedia (Sloth) From the series Seven Deadly Sins, 1557. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
Acedia (Sloth) From the series Seven Deadly Sins, 1557. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Allegorical caprice. The Avarice, 1852. Artist: Lucas Velazquez, Eugenio (1817-1870)
Allegorical caprice. The Avarice, 1852. Found in the collection of the Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid

Plea Court Poverty Avarice Print upper right
Plea for the Court of Poverty against Avarice, Print upper right: fol: 135, court session, Poverty, Poverta, Poverta del doni, Poverta in uno ch habbia bell ingegno (Ripa), Covetousness

Covetousness

The Seven Virtues, c. 1450. Artist: Pesellino, Francesco di Stefano (1422-1457)
The Seven Virtues, c. 1450. Found in the collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham, Alabama

Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. From a private collection

Allegory of Luxuria, ca 1426. Artist: Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455)
Allegory of Luxuria, ca 1426. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

The Seven Virtues, c. 1467-1469. Artist: Guidi (called Scheggia), Antonfrancesco (1441-1476)
The Seven Virtues, c. 1467-1469. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Allegory of Virtue and Riches, ca. 1665-1667. Artist: Schalcken, Godfried Cornelisz (1643-1706)
Allegory of Virtue and Riches, ca. 1665-1667. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Dream of Human Life, after 1533. Artist: Buonarroti, Michelangelo, (School)
The Dream of Human Life, after 1533. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

French early 16th century, A Courtier Standing Between Covetousness and Dissimulation [fol. 14 recto], 1512-1514, pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper

Of Auaryce or Couetyse and prodygalyte, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF483410 Of Auaryce or Couetyse and prodygalyte, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Covetiveness from Phrenological Illustrations, 1826 (etching)
XJF2920811 Covetiveness from Phrenological Illustrations, 1826 (etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vignette from The organ of tune)

Avarice, Pieter van der Heyden, Hieronymus Cock, unknown, 1558

Greed (Avaritia), Jacob Matham, Franco Estius, 1593

Negative emotions have an influence on humans, Philips Galle, 1563

Title page of Adrian Spinniker De Werken en Vergelding Der Barmhertigheid En Ombarmhertigheid 1711, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz & Cornelis van der Sys (II), 1711

Allegory of charity, Hendrick Goltzius, 1590 - 1594

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"Covetousness: The Alluring Temptation and its Consequences" In the realm of art, it has been a recurring theme, depicted through various mediums and periods. From ancient engravings to vibrant oil paintings, artists have sought to capture the essence of this insidious vice. One such portrayal is "The Archangel Michael Throwing Satan out of Heaven, " where covetousness takes center stage as Satan's desire for power leads to his ultimate downfall. This cautionary tale reminds us that unchecked desires can lead to our own undoing. "The Seven Virtues" by Pesellino showcases the opposing force against covetousness - virtues such as temperance and humility. These virtuous qualities act as shields against the allure of material possessions, reminding us that true fulfillment lies in inner contentment rather than external acquisitions. On the outside walls of cloisters, statues stand tall depicting scenes from religious texts. Among them are depictions of "Hell and the Seven Sins, " emphasizing how covetousness is one among many sins that can condemn one's soul if left unchecked. In "Blindness and Cupidity Chasing Joy from the City, " we witness an allegorical representation where cupidity personified relentlessly pursues joy while blindfolded. Coveting worldly pleasures blinds us to genuine happiness found within ourselves and our relationships with others. Engravings like "The Fisherman and the Porter" illustrate fables warning against excessive greed. It narrates how a fisherman's unquenchable thirst for wealth ultimately costs him dearly – a poignant reminder that material gain often comes at great personal expense. Throughout history, artists have also explored covetousness within broader contexts. In "The Seven Deadly Sins, " each sin is portrayed individually but interconnectedly; highlighting how coveting what others possess breeds envy, gluttony, wrath, sloth, pride, lust, and ultimately leads to spiritual decay.