Greed Collection (#20)

Milk chocolate squares

Green Python - Coiled. Australia - Found in rainforest areas of eastern Cape York Peninsula - A nocturnal arboreal
CAN-2726 Green Python - Coiled Australia Chondropython viridis John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Green Python - Close-up of head. Australia - Found in rainforest areas of eastern Cape York Peninsula - A nocturnal
CAN-2725 Green Python - Close-up of head Australia Chondropython viridis John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Greedy Boy Bismarck
John Bull, no slouch himself when it comes to helping himself, is shocked at Bismarcks greed as he slices off New Guinea for himself

Egypt / Cartoon / Uk as Wolf
British greed in Egypt - a French perspective

Wilhelm I / Moloch 1882
KAISER WILHELM I Emperor of Germany: a satirical comment on his greed for territory

M Gabius Apicius
M GABIUS APICIUS Roman epicure, celebrated for his gastronomy and his greed

Late for Dinner C1830
Better late than never! A dinner guest arrives late, and needs to hurry if he is going to eat at all

Dinner Table Collapses
During a meal, the dinner table collapses because of the sheer weight of food on it!

Napoleon / Pitt / World / 1805
The Plumb-pudding in danger Napoleon and Pitt carve up the world at dinner

Fat Boy Tucks in 19C
A fat boy tucks in to the contents of a table groaning with food

Meal Time on Rhine Boat
At meal time on a Rhine steamer, the passengers are much more interested in tucking eagerly into their dinner than admiring the river view

Avarice / Greed by Galle
A profile portrait of a woman holding a purse surrounded by an ornate border of putti holding money bags, cutting purse strings and counting coins

Evils of Greed & Wealth
All kneel in subservience to the demon of wealth-getting and greed. He sits blindfolded a sceptre in one hand. bulging money bag in the other. He can have whatever he wants

Church Cashes In
The Catholic Church cashes in on Lourdes, offering cures (65 years of success !), the story of Bernadette, and the only brand of candles officially approved by the Virgin Mary

Vanity, Fashion, Greed
THE MODERN MOLOCH Society devotes itself to vanity, fashion and greed

Events / South America
Angered by Spanish intrusion on their lives, their greed and harshness, the natives of Cumana turn on them and slaughter many

Mother and children with Easter eggs and toys
A mother and her two children with Easter eggs and toys, in a room with a very ornate fireplace

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"Greed: A Timeless Vice Unveiled through Art" In the depths of the Cave of Plato, Jan Saenredam and Cornelis Cornelisz. Van Haarlem's masterpiece from 1604, we witness the haunting portrayal of greed. The shadows dance upon the walls, reflecting mankind's insatiable desire for more. "The Plum Pudding in Danger, " a vividly colored engraving from 1805, captures the danger that greed poses to society. Like an enticing delicacy on a platter, it tempts those who succumb to their voracious appetites. Amidst this feast for the eyes, we find ourselves drawn to another temptation - iced cupcakes. These delectable treats symbolize our relentless pursuit of material possessions and indulgences that often leave us empty-handed. H. M. Bateman's "The Income Tax Official in Hades" satirically reveals how even in death, greed follows us like a shadowy specter. It reminds us that no wealth can save us from our own vices. Tulip Mania serves as a cautionary tale depicted by an oil painting titled "A Satire of the Folly of Tulip Mania. " This artwork warns against allowing our desires to blind us with irrationality and lead us down paths paved with false promises. Bateman strikes again with his humorous illustration titled "Someone Drops a Sixpence Near Somerset House. " It humorously exposes how easily we abandon morality when faced with monetary gain – reminding us that money can corrupt even the most virtuous souls. "Mental Cruelty" by H. M. Bateman portrays how greed not only affects individuals but also inflicts suffering upon others. It unveils the dark side of human nature driven by selfishness and disregard for others' well-being. "The Plum Pudding in Danger or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, " another engraving from 1805, unveils the excesses of the wealthy.