Lust Collection (#10)

Outer ornamental considered important inner well
Outer ornamental is considered more important than inner well-being. Allegories about human care for the body and the neglect of the soul (series title)

River landscape barge pulled four horses No gain
River landscape in which a barge is pulled by four horses No gain for rest, for lust and love If only, in our Ground-start, river, boat propelled by man or animal, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1689, paper

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Adriaen van der Werff Candle light sleeping woman
Adriaen van der Werff, Candle light: sleeping woman by candlelight is attacked by pawing old man, painting visual material wood oil

Fingers Almost Touching

The Old Bachelor from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

Couple having dinner staring into each others eyes drinking champagne

Man lying on womans lap

Woman in body suit undoing mans trousers

Actor Comedian Mario Fabrizi at beauty contest 1961 The Girl of The Year 22 year old Brenda Sawyer model August 1961 1960s © Mirrorpix

l Amour simple, Abattement, Le Desir (from Caracteres des passions, graves sur les desseins de l illustre Monsieur le Brun), 1695-1720

Venus Rising from the Sea (Venus Anadyomene), 1866. Found in the collection of Israel Museum, Jerusalem

The Penitent Mary Magdalene visited by the Seven Deadly Sins, c. 1608-1610. Private Collection

Venus awakened by Cupid. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Magnani, Bologna

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

Venus with Mercury and Cupid. Artist: Van Loo, Louis Michel (1707-1771)
Venus with Mercury and Cupid. Found in the collection of Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

The Birth of Venus. Artist: Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905)
The Birth of Venus. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

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"Lust: The Alluring Temptress of Love's Garden" In love, the depths of desire can lead us astray, just like in "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymus Bosch. This 16th-century masterpiece depicts a world consumed by lust and pleasure, where sin reigns supreme. A woman raising her skirts to scare off the devil reminds us that even in moments of temptation, we have the power to resist. Like a couture feast for the eyes, Thomas Couture's painting transports us to an opulent Roman banquet filled with seductive allure. "The Temptation of Sir Gawain" portrays the knight's struggle against his own desires when faced with Lady Bercilak's advances. Lust tests our resolve and challenges our moral compass. Saucy seaside postcards with cheeky captions capture a playful side - a lighthearted reminder that sometimes we indulge in harmless fantasies without crossing any boundaries. Asmodeus, the biblical demon associated with anger and lust, serves as a cautionary tale about the destructive nature of uncontrolled desires. This French wood engraving from the 19th century warns against succumbing to these vices. "Hercules at the Crossroads" illustrates how even mighty heroes can fall prey to temptations. Lust has no regard for strength or virtue; it ensnares both weak and strong alike. Franz von Stuck's artwork titled "Le peche - The Sin" encapsulates lust's captivating grip on human souls. It portrays an irresistible force that leads individuals down dark paths they never intended to tread. In Longfellow's poem "Standish, " John Alden is caught between desire and loyalty as he yearns for Priscilla Mullins while Captain Standish seeks her hand in marriage. Lust complicates matters further when emotions run high but remain unspoken.