Profligacy Collection

La Mariee - The Bride - Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918) - 1918 - Oil on canvas - 165x191
FIA5395028 La Mariee - The Bride - Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918) - 1918 - Oil on canvas - 165x191 - Oesterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna by Klimt

Rachel seeking her husband (engraving)
8672746 Rachel seeking her husband (engraving) by Nicholson, Thomas Henry (d.1870) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rachel seeking her husband)

A Battle between Pirates and the Imperial Navy (litho)
8661039 A Battle between Pirates and the Imperial Navy (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Battle between Pirates and the Imperial Navy)

A lady and a nun arguing over a dildo in a parlour, 18th century, 1911 (engraving)
7234382 A lady and a nun arguing over a dildo in a parlour, 18th century, 1911 (engraving) by Borel, Antoine (1743-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A gentleman kneels before a monk in a library, 18th century. 1911 (engraving)
7234827 A gentleman kneels before a monk in a library, 18th century. 1911 (engraving) by Borel, Antoine (1743-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A monk exposing himself to maids in a bedroom, 18th century. 1911 (engraving)
7234387 A monk exposing himself to maids in a bedroom, 18th century. 1911 (engraving) by Borel, Antoine (1743-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

Bath house scene (copper engraving)
7201513 Bath house scene (copper engraving) by Solis, Virgilius, the elder (1514-62) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bath house scene)

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)

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)

Life at the French court in the time of Catherine de Medici (copper engraving)
7201533 Life at the French court in the time of Catherine de Medici (copper engraving) by Sadeler, Jean or Johann (1550-1600); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flemish tapestry. Series The Honours. Infamy (La Infamia). Sixth tapestry in the series
7209498 Flemish tapestry. Series The Honours. Infamy (La Infamia). Sixth tapestry in the series. Model Cartoonists from the circle of Bernard van Orley and Jan Gossaert (Mabuse)

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The Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciensias with the Hemisferic

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The Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciensiasn with the Hemisferic and Palau de les Arts

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The Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciensias with the Agora plus suspension bridge and Museo de las Ciensias

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The Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciensias with the Agora plus suspension bridge and Hemisferic

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The Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciensias with the Agora plus suspension bridge and Museo de las Ciensias

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The Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciensias with the Palau de les Arts

Paris, France - Bains Vigier, Pont du Louvre. Date: 1835

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"Exploring the Depths of Profligacy: A Captivating Journey through Art and Engravings" Step into a world where decadence knows no bounds, as depicted in Gustav Klimt's mesmerizing masterpiece, "La Mariee - The Bride. " This oil on canvas painting, measuring 165x191 cm, captures the essence with its lavish details and opulent colors. Delve further into history with engravings from the 18th century that push societal boundaries. Witness three bourgeois women engaging in an intimate act with a monk within the confines of a parlour. These provocative scenes challenge conventional norms and offer a glimpse into hidden desires. In another engraving, we witness a nun stumbling upon a monk indulging in self-pleasure amidst the tranquility of a wood. Such explicit depictions provoke contemplation about human nature's complex relationship between desire and religious devotion. The tension escalates as we encounter an argument between a lady and a nun over an unexpected object –a dildo– within the walls of an elegant parlour. This scene challenges perceptions about sexuality during this era while highlighting society's fascination with forbidden pleasures. Moving to yet another engraving set in an 18th-century library, we witness a gentleman humbling himself before a monk. The power dynamics at play hint at deeper complexities surrounding profligacy within different social classes. Our exploration takes us to scandalous encounters behind closed doors as maids find themselves exposed to lewd behavior by monks within bedroom settings. These engravings shed light on hidden vices lurking beneath seemingly virtuous facades. Venturing beyond these specific artworks, we discover various representations across different mediums that depict debauchery throughout history. From woodcuts illustrating children living in fornication to copper engravings showcasing bathhouse scenes filled with sensual indulgence – each piece offers unique insights into humanity's darker inclinations.