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Lust Collection (page 4)

"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

Background imageLust Collection: Allegorical representation of the earths city, human sin, pride, anger, lust, envy, laziness

Allegorical representation of the earths city, human sin, pride, anger, lust, envy, laziness
JLJ4648317 Allegorical representation of the earths city, human sin, pride, anger, lust, envy, laziness, exces and their opposing virtues, piete, nuance, sobriete... Miniature from manuscript ms

Background imageLust Collection: 193-0082118 And his house is on fire, plate 18 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching)

193-0082118 And his house is on fire, plate 18 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching)
IND81637 193-0082118 And his house is on fire, plate 18 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.9x15.4 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Background imageLust Collection: Adam and Eve, 1511 (woodcut)

Adam and Eve, 1511 (woodcut)
5858433 Adam and Eve, 1511 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 37.7x25.7 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA

Background imageLust Collection: The Fall of Mankind, 1511 (woodcut)

The Fall of Mankind, 1511 (woodcut)
5858421 The Fall of Mankind, 1511 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 38--25.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: on upper plaque: LAPSUS HUMA: / NI GENERIS )

Background imageLust Collection: The Triumph of Venus, 1740 (oil on canvas)

The Triumph of Venus, 1740 (oil on canvas)
3086716 The Triumph of Venus, 1740 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 130x162 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Birth of Venus, the goddess of love, from the sea)

Background imageLust Collection: Nymph and Satyr (pencil on paper)

Nymph and Satyr (pencil on paper)
BBC192617 Nymph and Satyr (pencil on paper) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France

Background imageLust Collection: Ms. New Coll 380, f40r. The antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, Carlisle

Ms. New Coll 380, f40r. The antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, Carlisle, drawn by Robert Carlile
833749 Ms. New Coll 380, f40r. The antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, Carlisle, drawn by Robert Carlile, 1795 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Carlile

Background imageLust Collection: Allegory of Love Conquering Lust (oil on canvas)

Allegory of Love Conquering Lust (oil on canvas)
1254388 Allegory of Love Conquering Lust (oil on canvas) by Garzi, Luigi (1638-1721); 75.7x62.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageLust Collection: Nymph and Satyr (pencil on paper)

Nymph and Satyr (pencil on paper)
BBC192618 Nymph and Satyr (pencil on paper) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France

Background imageLust Collection: La Vertu Irresolue, engraved by Louis Dennel (1741-86) (engraving)

La Vertu Irresolue, engraved by Louis Dennel (1741-86) (engraving)
1202216 La Vertu Irresolue, engraved by Louis Dennel (1741-86) (engraving) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842) (after); 39x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageLust Collection: Nymph and Satyr (pencil on paper)

Nymph and Satyr (pencil on paper)
BBC192616 Nymph and Satyr (pencil on paper) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France

Background imageLust Collection: Lilith, 1887 (oil on canvas) (detail of 125798)

Lilith, 1887 (oil on canvas) (detail of 125798)
483200 Lilith, 1887 (oil on canvas) (detail of 125798) by Collier, John (1850-1934); (add.info.: character in Jewish mythology; first wife of Adam, created from the same clay)

Background imageLust Collection: The Nymph Salmacis and the Hermaphrodite (oil on copper)

The Nymph Salmacis and the Hermaphrodite (oil on copper)
XKH179036 The Nymph Salmacis and the Hermaphrodite (oil on copper) by Albani, Francesco (1578-1660) (studio of); diameter:27 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Background imageLust Collection: Nymph and Satyr (pencil on paper)

Nymph and Satyr (pencil on paper)
BBC192615 Nymph and Satyr (pencil on paper) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France

Background imageLust Collection: The Circle of the Lustful, illustrations of Dantes Divine Comedy, 1827 (engraving on india paper)

The Circle of the Lustful, illustrations of Dantes Divine Comedy, 1827 (engraving on india paper)
XYC136245 The Circle of the Lustful, illustrations of Dantes Divine Comedy, 1827 (engraving on india paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 27x35.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Background imageLust Collection: Irresolute Virtue (oil on canvas)

Irresolute Virtue (oil on canvas)
490412 Irresolute Virtue (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); 48.5x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Vertu Irresolue); Photo © Christies Images

Background imageLust Collection: Children of the devil living in fornication (woodcut)

Children of the devil living in fornication (woodcut)
7201454 Children of the devil living in fornication (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children of the devil living in fornication)

Background imageLust Collection: Lust, from the Seven Deadly Sins, ca. 1550-55. Creator: Leon Davent

Lust, from the Seven Deadly Sins, ca. 1550-55. Creator: Leon Davent
Lust, from the Seven Deadly Sins, ca. 1550-55

Background imageLust Collection: Punishment of the Miser and the Wrathful and Satan devouring Judas, Brutus and Cassius

Punishment of the Miser and the Wrathful and Satan devouring Judas, Brutus and Cassius
6365884 Punishment of the Miser and the Wrathful and Satan devouring Judas, Brutus and Cassius, fragment from the cycle of detached frescoes The Triumph of Death, Last Judgement and Hell

Background imageLust Collection: Le cauchemar d une nonne (Nightmare of a nun). Une jeune bonne soeur endormie

Le cauchemar d une nonne (Nightmare of a nun). Une jeune bonne soeur endormie, reve d une aventure amoureuse
FIA5369518 Le cauchemar d une nonne (Nightmare of a nun). Une jeune bonne soeur endormie, reve d une aventure amoureuse, alors que la mere superieure ouvre la porte de sa cellule

Background imageLust Collection: Samson and Dalila (oil on canvas)

Samson and Dalila (oil on canvas)
JEB4912588 Samson and Dalila (oil on canvas) by Maury, Francois (1861-1933); Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2022

Background imageLust Collection: Punishment of the Lustful, fragment from the cycle of detached frescoes The Triumph of Death

Punishment of the Lustful, fragment from the cycle of detached frescoes The Triumph of Death, Last Judgement and Hell
6365885 Punishment of the Lustful, fragment from the cycle of detached frescoes The Triumph of Death, Last Judgement and Hell, c.1350 (detached fresco) by Orcagna

Background imageLust Collection: Punishment of the Lustful; Punishment of the Miser and the Wrathful and Satan devouring Judas

Punishment of the Lustful; Punishment of the Miser and the Wrathful and Satan devouring Judas
6365886 Punishment of the Lustful; Punishment of the Miser and the Wrathful and Satan devouring Judas, Brutus and Cassius; Lucifer clutching two Giants and Antenor

Background imageLust Collection: Lust, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures

Lust, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1925 (colour litho)
829032 Lust, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1925 (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageLust Collection: Ms Lat 623 P. 6. 23 f. 49r David and Bathsheba, from the Office of the Virgin (vellum)

Ms Lat 623 P. 6. 23 f. 49r David and Bathsheba, from the Office of the Virgin (vellum)
ALG176822 Ms Lat 623 P.6.23 f.49r David and Bathsheba, from the Office of the Virgin (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Background imageLust Collection: David watching Bathsheba bathing (engraving)

David watching Bathsheba bathing (engraving)
7172359 David watching Bathsheba bathing (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David watching Bathsheba bathing (2 Samuel 11)

Background imageLust Collection: The Broken Fan (litho)

The Broken Fan (litho)
7186058 The Broken Fan (litho) by Huet, Jean-Baptiste (1745-1811) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Broken Fan)

Background imageLust Collection: Age is no protection against stupidity (woodcut)

Age is no protection against stupidity (woodcut)
7201600 Age is no protection against stupidity (woodcut) by European School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Age is no protection against stupidity)

Background imageLust Collection: Satirical sketch showing a man touching a womans breast (copper engraving)

Satirical sketch showing a man touching a womans breast (copper engraving)
7201447 Satirical sketch showing a man touching a womans breast (copper engraving) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLust Collection: 'Le cardinal et la nonne'Peinture d Egon Schiele (1890-1918) 1912 Leopold Museum, Vienne

"Le cardinal et la nonne"Peinture d Egon Schiele (1890-1918) 1912 Leopold Museum, Vienne
FIA5381854 " Le cardinal et la nonne" Peinture d Egon Schiele (1890-1918) 1912 Leopold Museum, Vienne by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); Leopold Museum, Vienna

Background imageLust Collection: Mari trompe (vin et amour). A Husband Deceived (Wine and Love)

Mari trompe (vin et amour). A Husband Deceived (Wine and Love). Peinture de Georg Melchior Kraus (1737-1806), 1765
FIA5370905 Mari trompe (vin et amour). A Husband Deceived (Wine and Love). Peinture de Georg Melchior Kraus (1737-1806), 1765. Huile sur toile. Art allemand, style Rococo

Background imageLust Collection: Sodome et Gomorrhe (Sodom and Gomorrah). Peinture anonyme. Huile sur toile, 16e siecle

Sodome et Gomorrhe (Sodom and Gomorrah). Peinture anonyme. Huile sur toile, 16e siecle. Art hollandais, manierisme
FIA5370813 Sodome et Gomorrhe (Sodom and Gomorrah). Peinture anonyme. Huile sur toile, 16e siecle. Art hollandais, manierisme. Regional I. Kramskoi Art Museum, Voronej (Russie)

Background imageLust Collection: 'L orgie romaine'(Roman orgy) Scene de debauche dans la Rome antique - Peinture de Pavel

"L orgie romaine"(Roman orgy) Scene de debauche dans la Rome antique - Peinture de Pavel Alexandrovich
FIA5368133 " L orgie romaine" (Roman orgy) Scene de debauche dans la Rome antique - Peinture de Pavel Alexandrovich Svedomsky (Svedomski) (1849-1904)

Background imageLust Collection: Susanna and the elders (engraving)

Susanna and the elders (engraving)
7172417 Susanna and the elders (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Susanna and the elders (Daniel 13)

Background imageLust Collection: In the maidens country (colour litho)

In the maidens country (colour litho)
7150462 In the maidens country (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the maidens country. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906)

Background imageLust Collection: Crapula et Lascivia (engraving)

Crapula et Lascivia (engraving)
7201578 Crapula et Lascivia (engraving) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crapula et Lascivia: excessive drinking and lust at a banquet)

Background imageLust Collection: Lust, after a painting by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (copper engraving)

Lust, after a painting by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (copper engraving)
7201458 Lust, after a painting by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (copper engraving) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lust)

Background imageLust Collection: Dangers of temptation (engraving)

Dangers of temptation (engraving)
7201597 Dangers of temptation (engraving) by Winghe, Joos or Jodocus van (1544-1603) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dangers of temptation)

Background imageLust Collection: Sensual love (engraving)

Sensual love (engraving)
7201581 Sensual love (engraving) by Passe, Crispin I de (c.1565-1637) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sensual love)

Background imageLust Collection: Satyr family (woodcut)

Satyr family (woodcut)
7201504 Satyr family (woodcut) by Graf, Urs (The Elder) (1485-1528); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satyr family. Illustration from Illustrierte Sittengeschichte von Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart)

Background imageLust Collection: Jupiter and Danae (oil on panel)

Jupiter and Danae (oil on panel)
2632345 Jupiter and Danae (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 27.8x21 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images




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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.