Frog Sitting Coins Holding Sphere Allegory Avarice

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Frog Sitting Coins Holding Sphere Allegory Avarice

A Frog Sitting on Coins and Holding a Sphere: Allegory of Avarice; Jacques de Gheyn II (Dutch, 1565 - 1629); about 1609; Pen and brown ink; 18 x 13 cm (7 1, 16 x 5 1, 8 in.)

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Media ID 18487314

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1565 16 X 1609 1629 18 X Allegory Avarice Coins Holding Sphere

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This print showcases the artwork titled "Frog Sitting Coins Holding Sphere Allegory Avarice" by Jacques de Gheyn II, a renowned Dutch artist from the 16th century. Created around 1609, this piece is executed in pen and brown ink on a modest canvas measuring 18 x 13 cm (7 1/16 x 5 1/8 in. ). The image depicts a frog perched atop a pile of coins, firmly grasping a sphere with its tiny webbed hands. This intriguing composition serves as an allegory for the concept of avarice or greed. The juxtaposition of the amphibian's natural habitat with material wealth symbolizes mankind's insatiable desire for riches. De Gheyn's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every stroke of his pen, capturing the texture and shine of both the coins and the spherical object held tightly by the frog. The use of brown ink adds depth and richness to this thought-provoking artwork. As part of Liszt Collection, this print allows art enthusiasts to appreciate De Gheyn's masterful technique and delve into deeper reflections on human nature. It offers viewers an opportunity to contemplate their own relationship with money and possessions while marveling at how such complex ideas can be conveyed through seemingly simple imagery.

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