Vices Collection (#4)

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

Of impacient folys that wyll nat abyde correccion, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486441 Of impacient folys that wyll nat abyde correccion, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of them that wyllynge and knowyngly put them self in ieopardy and peryll, illustration
XJF486436 Of them that wyllynge and knowyngly put them self in ieopardy and peryll, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of the way of felycyte and godnes, and of the payne to come unto sinners, illustration
XJF486437 Of the way of felycyte and godnes, and of the payne to come unto sinners, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of folys that can nat beware by the mysfortune and examples of others damage, illustration
XJF486431 Of folys that can nat beware by the mysfortune and examples of others damage, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of them that make noyses rehersynges of talys and do other thynges vnlaufull
XJF486435 Of them that make noyses rehersynges of talys and do other thynges vnlaufull and dishonest in ye chirche of God

Of them that forceth or careth for the bacbytynge of lewde people, illustration
XJF486430 Of them that forceth or careth for the bacbytynge of lewde people, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of mockers, and scorners, and false accusers, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486433 Of mockers, and scorners, and false accusers, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of ouer open takynges of counsell, illustration from Alexander Barclays English
XJF486432 Of ouer open takynges of counsell, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of them that be diseasyd and seke and ar impacient and inobedyent to the Phesycyan
XJF486429 Of them that be diseasyd and seke and ar impacient and inobedyent to the Phesycyan, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of inprofytable and vayne prayers vowes and peticyons, illustration from Alexander
XJF486418 Of inprofytable and vayne prayers vowes and peticyons, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of the mutabylyte of fortune, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation
XJF486428 Of the mutabylyte of fortune, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of auoutry, and specially of them yt ar bawdes to their wyues, knowynge and wyll nat knowe
XJF486425 Of auoutry, and specially of them yt ar bawdes to their wyues, knowynge and wyll nat knowe, but kepe counseyll, for couetyse, and gaynes or auauntage

Of hym that is jelous ouer his wyfe and watcheth hir wayes without cause, or euydent
XJF486424 Of hym that is jelous ouer his wyfe and watcheth hir wayes without cause, or euydent tokyn of hir myslyuynge, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of hym that nought can and nought wyll lerne, and seyth moche, lytell berynge away
XJF486426 Of hym that nought can and nought wyll lerne, and seyth moche, lytell berynge away, I mene nat theuys, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of great wrathe, procedynge of small occasyon, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486427 Of great wrathe, procedynge of small occasyon, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of pluralitees that is to say of them whiche charge them selfe with many benefycis
XJF486422 Of pluralitees that is to say of them whiche charge them selfe with many benefycis, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of them that prolonge from day to day to amende themselfe, illustration from Alexander
XJF486423 Of them that prolonge from day to day to amende themselfe, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of hym that fyndeth ought of another mannys it nat restorynge to the owner, illustration
XJF486413 Of hym that fyndeth ought of another mannys it nat restorynge to the owner, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of them that folysshly speke agaynst the workes of God, illustration from Alexander
XJF486420 Of them that folysshly speke agaynst the workes of God, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of them that gyue jugement on other, illustration from Alexander Barclays English
XJF486421 Of them that gyue jugement on other, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of them that ar alway borowynge, illustration from Alexander Barclays English
XJF486417 Of them that ar alway borowynge, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of unprofytable stody, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation
XJF486419 Of unprofytable stody, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of the over great and chargeable curyosyte of men, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486416 Of the over great and chargeable curyosyte of men, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of bostynge or hauynge confydence in fortune, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486415 Of bostynge or hauynge confydence in fortune, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of hym that togyder wyll serve two maysters, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486410 Of hym that togyder wyll serve two maysters, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of the sermon or erudicion of wysdome bothe to wyse men and folys, illustration
XJF486414 Of the sermon or erudicion of wysdome bothe to wyse men and folys, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of them that correct other and yet them selfe do nought and synne worse than they
XJF486412 Of them that correct other and yet them selfe do nought and synne worse than they whom they so correct, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of to moche spekynge or bablynge, illustration from Alexander Barclays English
XJF486411 Of to moche spekynge or bablynge, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of ryches unprofytable, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation
XJF486409 Of ryches unprofytable, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of the folisshe begynnynge of great bildynges without sufficient prouision, illustration
XJF486407 Of the folisshe begynnynge of great bildynges without sufficient prouision, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of folys without prouysyon, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation
XJF486404 Of folys without prouysyon, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of glotons and dronkardes, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation
XJF486408 Of glotons and dronkardes, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

On them yt synne trustynge vpon the mercy of God, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486406 On them yt synne trustynge vpon the mercy of God, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of disordred loue and veneryous, illustration from Alexander Barclays English
XJF486405 Of disordred loue and veneryous, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of contempt, or dispisynge of holy scripture, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF486403 Of contempt, or dispisynge of holy scripture, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of disordred and ungoodly maners, illustration from Alexander Barclays English
XJF486401 Of disordred and ungoodly maners, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of hym that wyll nat folowe nor ensue good counsell, and necessary, illustration
XJF486400 Of hym that wyll nat folowe nor ensue good counsell, and necessary, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of Auaryce or Couetyse and prodygalyte, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF483410 Of Auaryce or Couetyse and prodygalyte, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Frontispiece to the English translation of Sebastian Brandts The Ship of Fools
XJF483407 Frontispiece to the English translation of Sebastian Brandts The Ship of Fools, edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of the erudicion of neglygent faders anenst theyr chyldren, illustration from Alexander
XJF483413 Of the erudicion of neglygent faders anenst theyr chyldren, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of old folys that is to say the longer they lyue the more they ar gyuen to foly
XJF483412 Of old folys that is to say the longer they lyue the more they ar gyuen to foly, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Here begynneth the foles and first inprofytable bokes, illustration from Alexander
XJF483408 Here begynneth the foles and first inprofytable bokes, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Of euyl Counsellours, Juges and men of lawe, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF483409 Of euyl Counsellours, Juges and men of lawe, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Of newe fassions and disgised Garmentes, illustration from Alexander Barclay s
XJF483411 Of newe fassions and disgised Garmentes, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Italian 16th Century, Virtue Triumphing over Vices, 16th century, pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper

Luxury, 1557 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR345963 Luxury, 1557 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Bibliotheque Royale de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium; (add.info.: La Luxure; Brueghel; ); Flemish

Pandora and Epimetheus, print maker: Pieter Serwouters, 1601 - 1657

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"Exploring the Engraved Depths of Vices: From Anger to Idol-Worship" Delve into a world where vices take center stage, as depicted through captivating engravings and artworks. Witness Ira, personified anger from the series "The Seven Deadly Sins, " etched in intricate detail, reminding us of the destructive power it holds. Marvel at "Idol-Worship or the Way to Preferment, " an 18th-century engraving that satirically portrays society's obsession with fame and success. Intriguingly, a medical prescription becomes a canvas for satire, highlighting how they are poison our lives. The Devil himself presents St Augustine with a book in Michael Pacher's masterpiece, symbolizing temptation's allure even towards great minds. Observe a team of carpenters crafting a cart; their labor serves as an allegory for the construction of our own personal vices. However, hope prevails as we witness The Archangel Michael casting Satan out of Heaven – an eternal battle between good and evil captured within La Bonne Presse's catechism. Andrea Mantegna's Triumph of Virtues reminds us that virtues triumph over vices when given space to flourish. A Flemish tapestry from 1510 depicts Virtues prevailing against their counterparts while Pesellino's artwork showcases The Seven Virtues standing strong against Greedy and Lazy figures. Alexander Barclays' Ship of Fools brings forth timeless lessons on friendship betrayal and false rumors through vivid engravings published in 1874. These illustrations serve as cautionary tales about tale-bearers and promoters of strife who sow discord among friends. As we explore these artistic depictions spanning centuries, let us reflect upon our own battles with vice. May this journey inspire self-reflection and encourage us to embrace virtues that lead to fulfillment rather than succumbing to the allure of vices.