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Alegory of the mechancetic. She looks happy with an aspic and a dagger
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Alegory of the mechancetic. She looks happy with an aspic and a dagger
XEE4135614 Alegory of the mechancetic. She looks happy with an aspic and a dagger. Its attributes are the snake with a human face that desires fraud, the monkey that is the emblem of malice, and the araignee that alludes to traps. Engraving in " Iconologie oder Ideen aus dem Gebiete der Leidenschaften und Allegorien bildich dargestellt fur Zeichner, Mahler, Dichter, Gelehrte, Erzieher und freunde Hoherer Geschmacksbildung" (Iconologie ou idees de la sphere des passions et des allegories...), Vienna 1801. Book containing 225 illustrations. Private collection. by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alegory of the mechancetic. She looks happy with an aspic and a dagger. Its attributes are the snake with a human face that desires fraud, the monkey that is the emblem of malice, and the araignee that alludes to traps. Engraving in " Iconologie oder Ideen aus dem Gebiete der Leidenschaften und Allegorien bildich dargestellt fur Zeichner, Mahler, Dichter, Gelehrte, Erzieher und freunde Hoherer Geschmacksbildung" (Iconologie ou idees de la sphere des passions et des allegories...), Vienna 1801. Book containing 225 illustrations. Private collection.); Stefano Bianchetti; Austrian, out of copyright
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This print titled "Alegory of the Mechancetic" captures a woman who appears to be radiating happiness, despite her unusual companions. Clutching an aspic and a dagger, she exudes an air of confidence and intrigue. The symbolism in this artwork is rich with meaning - the snake with a human face represents deceit and desire for fraud, while the monkey embodies malice. The presence of the spider alludes to traps that may lie ahead. Engraved in 1801 by the Austrian School, this piece is part of a book called "Iconologie oder Ideen aus dem Gebiete der Leidenschaften und Allegorien bildich dargestellt fur Zeichner, Mahler, Dichter, Gelehrte, Erzieher und freunde Hoherer Geschmacksbildung" (Iconology or Ideas from the Sphere of Passions and Allegories Illustrated for Artists, Painters, Poets, Scholars, Educators and Friends of Higher Taste). This book contains 225 illustrations and belongs to a private collection. The artist's skillful execution brings forth both beauty and mystery in equal measure. The juxtaposition between the woman's joyful expression and her sinister companions creates an intriguing narrative that invites viewers to contemplate deeper meanings within themselves. Overall, this print serves as a testament to the power of art in capturing complex emotions through symbolic imagery. It reminds us that even amidst darkness or danger there can be moments of joyous triumph.
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