Seduction Collection (#42)

The dangers of lust and illicit love, 16th century. Artist: Peter Flotner
The dangers of lust and illicit love, 16th century. Alcohol is aiding seduction in the centre, while death and corruption brandishes an hourglass on the left. After a symbolic woodcut by Peter Flotner

Nymph and Satyr, c1715. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Nymph and Satyr, c1715. From the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

golddigger
mouth, diamond, face, red lips, head

Scene from Molieres play, Amphitryon, first performed in 1668. It was based on a Latin comedy by Plautus. In it, Amphitryon goes off to war, leaving his wife Alcmene at home

Shakespeare - Venus and Adonis - Vouchsafe, thou wonder, to alight thy steed. circa 1830s

Advert for Gell順r貥s, perfume, Seduction 1910
A lovely illustration for an advert for Gell順 r貥 s, perfume, Seduction. Greek mythology creature Satyr carrying bottles of purfume for 18th century women that are dancing around

Illustration from Paris Plaisirs number 61, July 1927
Illustration Le Jaloux : Une ombre au tableau by Lorenzi from Paris Plaisirs number 61, July 1927 Date: 1927

Under the Green-wood - kissing under the mistletoe, 1879
A whiskered Captain tries to tempt a seasonal kiss " according to ancient custom" from a young lady under a bouquet of mistletoe. They are spyed on from behind a door by a cheeky boy. 1879

Lady Behave - cover and spine by David Wright
Fabulous book cover design by pin up artist David Wright for a book entitled, Lady Behave" by Peter Cheney. The artwork depicts a haughty looking woman with auburn hair

The thought, by Henri Chapu
Illustration of The thought, by Henri Chapu

Beautiful 1940s pin-up girl standing with a B-25 bomber

Close-up of a 1940s style pin-up girl in front of a vintage F3F biplane
Close-up of a classic 1940s style pin-up girl in front of a vintage F3F biplane

1940s style pin-up girl lying on the wing of a P-51 Mustang fighter plane

1940s style pin-up girl sitting on the wing of a vintage T-6 Texan aircraft
Beautiful 1940s style pin-up girl in retro attire, sitting on the wing of a vintage T-6 Texan aircraft

1940s style pin-up girl with parasol on a vintage P-51 Mustang
Beautiful 1940s style pin-up girl with parasol on a vintage P-51 Mustang

1940s style pin-up girl standing barefoot on the wing of a P-51 Mustang
Beautiful 1940s style pin-up girl standing barefoot on the wing of a P-51 Mustang

1940s style pin-up girl standing on the tail of a B-17 bomber
Beautiful 1940s style pin-up girl standing on the tail of a B-17 bomber

Patriotic pin-up girl standing inside the cockpit of a Stearman biplane
Patriotic 1940s style pin-up girl standing inside the cockpit of a World War II Stearman biplane

1940s style pin-up girl in cocktail dress posing in front of a TBM Avenger
Beautiful 1940s style pin-up girl in cocktail dress posing in front of a TBM Avenger

1940s style pin-up girl sitting on the wing of a Stearman biplane
Patriotic 1940s style pin-up girl sitting on the wing of a World War II Stearman biplane

1940s style Navy pin-up girl leaning on the wing of a T-6 Texan trainer aircraft

Elegant 1940s style pin-up girl standing in front of an F3F biplane

Rinaldo and Armida, (oil on canvas)
XIR91600 Rinaldo and Armida, (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 133x109 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Flemish, out of copyright

A Tavern Interior with Card Players
BAL53924 A Tavern Interior with Card Players by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Venus and Adonis, 1610 (oil on canvas)
XIR53762 Venus and Adonis, 1610 (oil on canvas) by Cornelisz. van Haarlem, Cornelis (1562-1638); 95x74 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Hercules and Omphale
BAL50152 Hercules and Omphale by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; French, out of copyright

Of folys that can nat kepe secrete theyr owne counsell, illustration from Alexander
XJF486440 Of folys that can nat kepe secrete theyr owne counsell, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Rinaldo and Armida (oil on canvas)
BAL47699 Rinaldo and Armida (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 95x133 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: from Gerusalemme Liberata by Torquata Tasso (1544-95); ); French

Sheet music for Cosi Fan Tutte by Mozart (engraving)
XJF441938 Sheet music for Cosi Fan Tutte by Mozart (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coming out of the Opera, engraved by Georges Malbeste or Malbete (1743-1809) (engraving)
XIR346131 Coming out of the Opera, engraved by Georges Malbeste or Malbete (1743-1809) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Moreau, Jean Michel the Younger (1741-1814) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris

The Gourmet Supper, engraved by Isidore Stanislas Helman (1743-1809) 1781 (engraving)
XIR346132 The Gourmet Supper, engraved by Isidore Stanislas Helman (1743-1809) 1781 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Moreau, Jean Michel the Younger (1741-1814) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Leporello serenading Elvira in the guise of Don Giovanni (Don Juan) who stands behind him
XPH73655 Leporello serenading Elvira in the guise of Don Giovanni (Don Juan) who stands behind him, Act II scene I, from Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) (pen and wash)

Jupiter disguised as Diana tries to seduce Callisto, c. 1753 (oil on canvas)
XIR390352 Jupiter disguised as Diana tries to seduce Callisto, c.1753 (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 78x178 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers

So he ended up by taking her to an artistic tea room
KW272906 So he ended up by taking her to an artistic tea room. illustration from But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes by Anita Loos, published in 1928 (litho) by Barton

The Knight and his Lady, after a miniature illustrating the poem Othea
KW260574 The Knight and his Lady, after a miniature illustrating the poem Othea by Christine de Pisan (1363-1430) from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho)

Leda and the Swan (marble)
KW259059 Leda and the Swan (marble) by Spanish School; Casa de Pilatos, Seville; (add.info.: seduced by Jupiter in the form of a swan; gave birth to Castor)

The Beautiful Kitchen Maid (oil on canvas)
XIR239932 The Beautiful Kitchen Maid (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

A college green with a group of damsels and young gentlemen in the foreground, c
XYC238960 A college green with a group of damsels and young gentlemen in the foreground, c.1810-15 (pen & ink and w/c over pencil on paper) by Rowlandson

Joseph and the Wife of Potiphar (oil on canvas)
XIR227130 Joseph and the Wife of Potiphar (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 54x117 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Italian, out of copyright

A Stage Coach on a Country Road, 1792 (oil on panel)
XYC210596 A Stage Coach on a Country Road, 1792 (oil on panel) by Ibbetson, Julius Caesar (1759-1817); 26x33 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Carousing Farmers (oil on panel)
XKH191615 Carousing Farmers (oil on panel) by Sorgh, Hendrik Martensz (1611-70); 34.6x46.6 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Slender, with the assistance of Shallow, Courting Anne Page, from The Merry
XYC179760 Slender, with the assistance of Shallow, Courting Anne Page, from The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) 1825 (oil on canvas) by Leslie

Vertumnus and Pomona (oil on canvas)
XIR173085 Vertumnus and Pomona (oil on canvas) by Ranc, Jean (1674-1735); Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France; (add.info.: the protectors of gardens, orchards and fruit; ); French, out of copyright

Cheats leading the nation to ruin, print maker: Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert, Adriaan de Weerdt, Hendrick Hondius I, 1604

Warrior and Servant, 1653 (oil on canvas)
BAL165732 Warrior and Servant, 1653 (oil on canvas) by Hooch, Pieter de (1629-84); 71x59 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Dutch, out of copyright

Courting couple in a vineyard, Anonymous, Peter Paul Joseph Noel, 1817 - 1867

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"Seduction: A Timeless Art Captured in Masterpieces" From the alluring gaze of the Venus of Urbino to the playful charm of a pin-up calendar girl, it has been an eternal theme that transcends time. Artists like Titian and David Wright have skillfully depicted this captivating dance between desire and temptation throughout history. In 1538, Titian's masterpiece, the Venus of Urbino, mesmerized viewers with its sensual portrayal of a reclining woman. Her inviting pose and provocative expression invite us into her world, where seduction reigns supreme. Fast forward to 1950 when David Wright's pin-up calendar girl graced walls across the globe. With her coy smile and flirtatious demeanor, she became an icon of allure for generations to come. Even in times of war, seduction played its part. The propaganda poster "careless talk costs lives" warned against loose lips while subtly hinting at the consequences that could arise from succumbing to temptation. The biblical tale captured by Jan Brueghel depicts animals entering Noah's Ark but also symbolizes mankind's struggle with temptation. As they resist their primal instincts, we are reminded that even in our most vulnerable moments, seduction lurks nearby. Sir Gawain faced his own battle with temptation as Lady Bercilak tested his loyalty in Arthurian legend. The Temptation of Sir Gawain showcases how easily one can be swayed by desires yet also highlights the strength it takes to resist them. David Wright continued his exploration of sensuality through art with pieces like Warpaint and Topless Woman. These evocative works celebrate feminine beauty while leaving much to imagination – a delicate balance between revealing just enough without giving away everything. Reginald Higgins' Strange Incense adds an air of mystery as swirling smoke intertwines with human figures. It reminds us that sometimes seduction lies not only in physical form but also in the intangible, captivating our senses and leading us astray.