Luxuriancy Collection (#5)

The Tribute Money. Artist: Valentin de Boullogne (1591-1632)
The Tribute Money. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Persons of the comedy The Government Inspector by N. Gogol, 1933-1934. Artist: Grigoriev, Boris Dmitryevich (1886-1939)
Persons of the comedy The Government Inspector by N. Gogol, 1933-1934. From a private collection

The office of the tax collector (Biccherna) of Siena, 1451-1452. Artist: Anonymous
The office of the tax collector (Biccherna) of Siena, 1451-1452. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Poster for the play The Bribery, 1920s. Artist: Bulanov, Dmitry Anatolyevich (1898-1942)
Poster for the play The Bribery, 1920s. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Flaying of the Corrupt Judge Sisamnes (right panel), 1498. Artist: David, Gerard (ca. 1460-1523)
The Flaying of the Corrupt Judge Sisamnes (right panel), 1498. Found in the collection of the Groeningemuseum, Bruges

1615. Artist: Vries, Adriaen de (c. 1556-1626)
1615. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Police Commissarys Reception Room the Night Before a Holiday, 1837. Artist: Fedotov, Pavel Andreyevich (1815-1852)
Police Commissarys Reception Room the Night Before a Holiday, 1837. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Fight of the Moneybags and Strongboxes (The Battle about Money), ca 1563. Private Collection

Out of luck (La Baisse), End of 19th cen Artist: Linder, Philippe Jacques (1835-1914)
Out of luck (La Baisse), End of 19th cen.. From a private collection

La Hausse (In Luck), End of 19th cen Artist: Linder, Philippe Jacques (1835-1914)
La Hausse (In Luck), End of 19th cen.. From a private collection

The visit at the death. From the Series Capriccios, Mid of the 18th cen Artist: Tiepolo, Giambattista (1696-1770)
The visit at the death. From the Series Capriccios, Mid of the 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Christ driving the Traders from the Temple, c. 1645. Artist: Cavallino, Bernardo (1616-1656)
Christ driving the Traders from the Temple, c. 1645. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

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

Der Zinsgroschen, 1630s. Artist: Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644)
Der Zinsgroschen, 1630s. Found in the collection of the Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Christ Driving the Money Lenders from the Temple, 1580-1585. Artist: Scarsellino (Scarsella), Ippolito (1551-1620)
Christ Driving the Money Lenders from the Temple, 1580-1585. Found in the collection of the Musei Capitolini, Rome

The Purification of the Temple, after 1550. Artist: Venusti, Marcello (1512 / 15-1579)
The Purification of the Temple, after 1550. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Tribute Money, c. 1615. Artist: Manfredi, Bartolomeo (1587-1622)
The Tribute Money, c. 1615. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Opportunity makes a thief. (La commodita fa l uomo ladro), 1678. Artist: Mitelli, Giuseppe Maria (1634-1718)
Opportunity makes a thief. (La commodita fa l uomo ladro), 1678. From a private collection

Where gold speaks, every tongue is silent. (Dove l oro parla, ogni lingua tace), 1678. From a private collection

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

Vanitas Still Life, 1648. Artist: Treck, Jan Jansz. (1605-1652)
Vanitas Still Life, 1648. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Allegory of Wealth and Luxury, 1611. Artist: Swanenburgh, Willem van (1582-1616)
Allegory of Wealth and Luxury, 1611. From a private collection

Allegory of the Vanity and Transitory Nature of Worldly Possessions, 1608. Artist: Swanenburgh, Willem van (1582-1616)
Allegory of the Vanity and Transitory Nature of Worldly Possessions, 1608. From a private collection

Death with an Arrow About to Strike the Man Down, 1609. Artist: Swanenburgh, Willem van (1582-1616)
Death with an Arrow About to Strike the Man Down, 1609. From a private collection

An Allegory of the Vanities of Human Life, c. 1640. Artist: Steenwijck, Harmen (1612-1656)
An Allegory of the Vanities of Human Life, c. 1640. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

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

Jan Uytenbogaert, the Goldweigher, 1639. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Jan Uytenbogaert, the Goldweigher, 1639. From a private collection

Memento mori. Artist: Vinne, Vincent Laurensz, van der (1629-1702)
Memento mori. From a private collection

The Rich Man and the Poor Lazarus, 1625. Artist: Terbrugghen, Hendrick Jansz (1588-1629)
The Rich Man and the Poor Lazarus, 1625. Found in the collection of the Centraal Museum, Utrecht

The Topsy-Turvy World (In Weelde Siet Toe), 1663. Artist: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
The Topsy-Turvy World (In Weelde Siet Toe), 1663. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Allegory of Vanity, c. 1640. Artist: Bramer, Leonaert (1596-1674)
Allegory of Vanity, c. 1640. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Midas, Transmuting all into Gold Paper, 1797. Artist: Gillray, James (1757-1815)
Midas, Transmuting all into Gold Paper, 1797. From a private collection

View of the Royal Exchange London, 1751. Artist: Bowles, Thomas (1695-1767)
View of the Royal Exchange London, 1751. From a private collection

Wind dealers dropping money... ca 1720. Artist: Schmid (1667-1744)
Wind dealers dropping money... ca 1720. From a private collection

Peasant with Coins, Second Half of the 18th cen Artist: Hess, Carl Ernst Christoph (1755-1828)
Peasant with Coins, Second Half of the 18th cen.. From a private collection

Money rule the world, 1589. Artist: Greuter, Mathias (1564-1638)
Money rule the world, 1589. From a private collection

Le Speculateur (The Speculator), 1784. Artist: Goez, Joseph Franz, von (1754-1815)
Le Speculateur (The Speculator), 1784. From a private collection

Le Financier (The Financier), 1784. Artist: Goez, Joseph Franz, von (1754-1815)
Le Financier (The Financier), 1784. From a private collection

Brother Donkey with Money, Early 17th cen Artist: German master
Brother Donkey with Money, Early 17th cen.. From a private collection

The Old Exchange in Hamburg, 1822. Artist: Geissler (Geisler), Johann Martin Friedrich (1778-1853)
The Old Exchange in Hamburg, 1822. From a private collection

None of the two (Ni L Un, Ni L Autre), Early 19th cen Artist: Fleischmann, Friedrich (1791-1834)
None of the two (Ni L Un, Ni L Autre), Early 19th cen.. From a private collection

The ill-assorted Couple, c. 1495. Artist: Durer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The ill-assorted Couple, c. 1495. From a private collection

The Berlin Stock Exchange at the Burgstrasse, End 1860s-Early 1870s. Artist: Anonymous
The Berlin Stock Exchange at the Burgstrasse, End 1860s-Early 1870s. From a private collection

Allegory on the Death of Credit, Early 18th cen Artist: Anonymous
Allegory on the Death of Credit, Early 18th cen.. From a private collection

The Unequal Couples. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
The Unequal Couples. From a private collection

The Four Ages of Man, c. 1629. Artist: Valentin de Boullogne (1591-1632)
The Four Ages of Man, c. 1629. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

J ai Perdu!, 1824. Artist: Roehn, Adolphe (1780-1867)
J ai Perdu!, 1824. From a private collection

Book of Hours, Detail: Dives tormented by demons and watched by the soul of Lazarus, c. 1500. From a private collection

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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.