Luxuriancy Collection (#3)

Saturn, Mid of 16th cen.. Private Collection

Prudence prevents time from destroying ancient art, 1670s. Private Collection

Chronos and his child, Second Quarter of the 17th cen.. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Portrait of a Man, ca 1530. Private Collection

The pawnshop. From Gli abiti de Veneziani, Second Half of the 18th cen.. Found in the collection of Museo Correr, Venice

The Tribute Money, 1630s. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Tithing, 1514. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Ill-matched Couple, 1566. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Ill-matched Couple, 1532. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Blind Leading the Blind. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Tithing (Village Lawyer), 1617. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Vanitas Still Life with a Skull, a Book and Roses, c. 1630
Vanitas Still Life with a Skull, a Book and Roses, c.1630. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Woman Weighing Gold, ca 1662. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Moses. From The Books of the Bible, 1908. Found in the Collection of Musee d art et d histoire du judaisme, Paris

Moses, ca 1854. Found in the Collection of Musee Gustave Moreau

Allegory of Time. Private Collection

The Good Samaritan (after Delacroix), 1890. Found in the collection of Kroller-Muller Museum, Otterlo

The money-changer Orazio Lago, his wife and a client. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Poor and Money. Found in the Collection of Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Khlestakov. Illustration for comedy The Government Inspector by N. Gogol. Found in the Collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

The Tribute Money. Found in the Collection of Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

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

An anamorphic Trompe l Oeil with a Vanitas still life. Private Collection

Moses descends from Mount Siniai with the Ten Commandments. Found in the Collection of Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam

Jesus and the Pharisees. Found in the Collection of Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna

The Good Samaritan, c. 1612. Artist: Lastman, Pieter Pietersz. (1583-1633)
The Good Samaritan, c. 1612. Private Collection

The Money changer, 1675. Artist: Haensbergen, Jan van (1642-1705)
The Money changer, 1675. Private Collection

The Marriage Contract. Artist: Gautier Dagoty, Jean-Baptiste Andre (1740-1786)
The Marriage Contract. Private Collection

Vanity or Young woman at her toilet, c. 1626. Artist: Renieri (Regnier), Niccolo (c. 1590-1667)
Vanity or Young woman at her toilet, c. 1626. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

The Vocation of Saint Matthew. Artist: Engebrechtsz. Cornelis (ca. 1462-1527)
The Vocation of Saint Matthew. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Vanitas Still Life with a Terrestrial Globe, a Book, Shells, a Snake and Butterflies. Private Collection

The Flatterers. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Flatterers. Private Collection

At Dawn. Artist: Hermans, Charles (1839-1924)
At Dawn. Found in the collection of Musees royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels

The Moneylender and his Wife. Artist: Massys, Quentin (1466?1530)
The Moneylender and his Wife. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Tenacity in saving brings prosperity in the years. Sparkasse Advertising. Artist: Anonymous
Tenacity in saving brings prosperity in the years. Sparkasse Advertising. Private Collection

Vanity (The Source of Evil). Artist: Segantini, Giovanni (1858-1899)
Vanity (The Source of Evil). Found in the collection of Kunsthaus Zurich

The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. Artist: Fetti, Domenico (1588 / 90-1623)
The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Vanitas. Still Life with Books, Manuscripts and a Skull. Artist: Collier, Edward (active 1662-1708)
Vanitas. Still Life with Books, Manuscripts and a Skull. Found in the collection of National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

The Unequal Couple. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
The Unequal Couple. Found in the collection of Frankische Galerie, Kronach

Still life with musical instruments and books (Vanitas). Artist: Vermeulen, Jan (active 1638-1674)
Still life with musical instruments and books (Vanitas). Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

The Knights Dream. Artist: Pereda y Salgado, Antonio, de (1611-1678)
The Knights Dream. Found in the collection of Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

The Unhappy Lot of the Rich, 1563. Artist: Heemskerck, Maarten Jacobsz, van (1498-1574)
The Unhappy Lot of the Rich, 1563. From a private collection

Redemption Tryptich: The Tribute Money. Artist: Stockt, Vrancke van der (1420-1495)
Redemption Tryptich: The Tribute Money. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

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

The Haywain, Allegory of the Vanity of the World. Artist: Mostaert, Gillis (1534-1598)
The Haywain, Allegory of the Vanity of the World. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

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

Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple. Artist: Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678)
Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

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"Exploring the Depths of Luxuriancy: A Journey through Art and Society" Luxuriancy, a concept that has fascinated humanity for centuries, is beautifully depicted in various artworks throughout history. From political ravishment to moral dilemmas, these captivating pieces shed light on the allure and dangers of excess. In James Gillray's "Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger. " (1797), we witness a satirical portrayal of opulence intertwined with political power. The artist skillfully captures the consequences that arise when wealth becomes entangled with governance. Rembrandt van Rhijn's "The Parable of the Rich Fool" (1627) serves as a cautionary tale against greed and materialism. Through his masterful brushstrokes, Rembrandt reminds us that true richness lies not in possessions but in wisdom and humility. Zhuravlev's "After the marriage" (1874) presents an intriguing glimpse into post-wedding extravagance. This painting invites contemplation on how love can sometimes be overshadowed by lavishness and societal expectations. Titian's "The Tribute Money" (1560s) showcases both luxury and responsibility. As Jesus teaches about rendering unto Caesar what is Caesar's, this artwork prompts reflection on balancing worldly desires with ethical obligations. Lucas van Doetechum's depiction of "The Parable of the Talents" illustrates how indulgence can hinder personal growth. By showcasing individuals who squander their talents rather than nurturing them, this piece urges us to embrace our potential instead of succumbing to idleness. Konstantin Andreyevich Somov's "Harlequin and Death" (1907) explores luxuriancy from a different angle – one tinged with melancholy. Amidst vibrant colors and playful characters, Somov reminds us that even amidst abundance, mortality remains an ever-present reality.