Cupidity Collection

Good priests
3479522 Good priests; (add.info.: Good priests and people, not tainted by vice and avarice. From John Foxe Actes and Monuments (The book of Martyrs) 1576.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Les comptes familiaux (The Family Accounts). Peinture de Nikolai Vasilyevich Nevrev (1830-1904), huile sur toile, 1888
FIA5371510 Les comptes familiaux (The Family Accounts). Peinture de Nikolai Vasilyevich Nevrev (1830-1904), huile sur toile, 1888. Art russe 19e siecle. State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscou

Illustration by Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais (1493-1553): the ogre at the table is eating his meal
XEE4177325 Illustration by Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais (1493-1553): the ogre at the table is eating his meal. Engraving of 1914 by Emmanuel Blanche (1880-1946) Private collection

Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c. 1775 (soft-paste porcelain)
449819 Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c.1775 (soft-paste porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath

Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c. 1775 (soft-paste porcelain)
449816 Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c.1775 (soft-paste porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath

Le marchand (vieil homme avec de l argent et un boulier). Peinture de Boris Michaylovich Kustodiev (Koustodiev)
FIA5379872 Le marchand (vieil homme avec de l argent et un boulier). Peinture de Boris Michaylovich Kustodiev (Koustodiev) (1878-1927), huile sur toile, 1918. Art russe, 20e siecle. I

"Danae" Zeus se presente a Danae pour la seduire sous la forme d'une pluie de pieces d'or
FIA5368743 "Danae" Zeus se presente a Danae pour la seduire sous la forme d'une pluie de pieces d'or. Peinture de Jacques Blanchard (1600-1638)

Les collecteurs d impot. (The Tax Collectors) Peinture de Quentin Metsys (ou Quinten Matsys) (1466-1530)
FIA5381275 Les collecteurs d impot. (The Tax Collectors) Peinture de Quentin Metsys (ou Quinten Matsys) (1466-1530), huile sur bois, vers 1520. Art primitif flamand, 16e siecle

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) vend des biens voles, parmi eux le groupe du Laocoon - Caricature de Ivan Ivanovich
FIA5385633 Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) vend des biens voles, parmi eux le groupe du Laocoon - Caricature de Ivan Ivanovich Terebenev (1780-1815), encre et aquarelle sur papier, 1813, 28, 8x25

La reprimande (The Scolding). Un couple age dans son interieur, la femme fait des reproches a son mari
FIA5336247 La reprimande (The Scolding). Un couple age dans son interieur, la femme fait des reproches a son mari, en lui montrant son porte monnaie

"Darius fait ouvrir le tombeau de Nitocris"(Darius Hystaspes Opens the Tomb of Nitocry)
FIA5363174 " Darius fait ouvrir le tombeau de Nitocris" (Darius Hystaspes Opens the Tomb of Nitocry) Le roi de Perse Darius Ier le Grand (5eme siecle avant JC)

"Qui poursuit pour une vache ?"- Caricature des paysans (representes ici sous la forme d animaux)
FIA5391950 " Qui poursuit pour une vache ?" - Caricature des paysans (representes ici sous la forme d animaux) se tournant vers la justice au moindre probleme - Peinture de Cornelis

"La joyeuse compagnie"(The merry company) Peinture de l ecole hollandaise du 17eme siecle
FIA5343872 " La joyeuse compagnie" (The merry company) Peinture de l ecole hollandaise du 17eme siecle. Regional Deineka Art Gallery, Koursk Russie by Flemish School

Les tricheurs (The Cardsharps) - Peinture de Ivan Philippovich Tupylev (Toupylev) (1758-1821), huile sur toile
FIA5344612 Les tricheurs (The Cardsharps) - Peinture de Ivan Philippovich Tupylev (Toupylev) (1758-1821), huile sur toile, 19e siecle - NAtional Art Gallery of Komi Republic

The Parable of the prodigal son
FIA5354367 The Parable of the prodigal son by Master of the Prodigal Son, (fl.1530-60); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info)

The burner and his compere - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4215147 The burner and his compere - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Man repels the Appeal of Conscience, 1910
HRT67778 Man repels the Appeal of Conscience, 1910 by Shields, Frederic James (1833-1911); Hartlepool Museum Service, UK; eHartlepool Museum Service; English, out of copyright

Representation of the circle of underworld where the culprits of gluttony
AIS5339129 Representation of the circle of underworld where the culprits of gluttony, laziness and lust are found, 15th century (miniature) by Predis, Cristoforo de (1440-86); Biblioteca Reale

Illustration for The Rat Who Has Withdrawn from Society from Fables
PER200583 Illustration for The Rat Who Has Withdrawn from Society from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95) 1902 (colour engraving) by Christophe (Colomb)

Title page of Adrian Spinniker De Werken en Vergelding Der Barmhertigheid En Ombarmhertigheid 1711, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz & Cornelis van der Sys (II), 1711

Allegory of charity, Hendrick Goltzius, 1590 - 1594

Ben Jonson (1572-1637) English dramatist. Scene from his play The Alchemist (1610), a satire on cupidity. Abel Drugger, a tobacconist

Paris Temple C1450
The Temple in Paris, circa 1450, when it was a private enclave of the Templars, exciting the jealousy and the cupidity of the king

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"Cupidity: A Visual Journey into the Greed of Humanity" Step into the world of art and witness the timeless depiction of cupidité, or greed, through various masterpieces from different eras. From Russian paintings to engravings and porcelain creations, these artworks shed light on the insatiable desire for wealth and material possessions that has plagued mankind throughout history. In "Les comptes familiaux (The Family Accounts)" by Nikolai Vasilyevich Nevrev, we see a vivid portrayal of a family consumed by their obsession with money. The painting serves as a stark reminder of how greed can tear apart even the closest bonds. "The Priest and the Corpse" illustration for Fables of La Fontaine captures another facet of cupidity. Through this engraving, we are reminded that even those who should embody virtue can succumb to temptation when faced with worldly riches. Francois Rabelais' "Pantagruel" presents an ogre feasting at his table in Emmanuel Blanche's engraving. This scene symbolizes gluttony and excessiveness driven by an unquenchable thirst for more. Lucas van Leydens' "Card players" painting showcases individuals engrossed in gambling, highlighting how greed can lead to destructive vices that consume one's life. The porcelain creation titled "Time Clipping the Wings of Love" from Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory portrays love being restrained by time itself—a poignant representation of how our pursuit for wealth often overshadows matters of the heart. Boris Michaylovich Kustodiev's painting "Le marchand (vieil homme avec de l argent et un boulier)" depicts an elderly man counting his riches while surrounded by symbols representing different professions. It reminds us that monetary gain often takes precedence over human connections and values. In Jacques Blanchard's painting "Danae, " Zeus showers Danae with golden coins in an attempt to seduce her.