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Allegory of malignancy. Shes holding a stick that she
XEE4135999 Allegory of malignancy. Shes holding a stick that shes disturbing the water of the pond. The monkey, its attribute deracines a stake to bring down the birds nest that is at the top. 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.: Allegory of malignancy. Shes holding a stick that shes disturbing the water of the pond. The monkey, its attribute deracines a stake to bring down the birds nest that is at the top. 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 "Allegory of Malignancy" captures a powerful and thought-provoking scene. In the image, a woman is depicted holding a stick, disturbing the calm waters of a pond. The symbolism behind her actions becomes apparent as we notice a mischievous monkey by her side, wielding its attribute to uproot a stake that threatens to bring down a bird's nest perched high above. The allegorical nature of this artwork speaks volumes about the destructive forces within human nature. The woman represents malignancy, embodying negative emotions and intentions that disrupt harmony and tranquility. Her disturbance of the water symbolizes the ripple effect caused by our own harmful actions. The presence of the monkey further emphasizes this theme, as it acts as an agent for chaos and destruction. By attempting to dismantle the bird's nest, it highlights how our vices can lead us to harm others or ourselves in pursuit of personal gain. This engraving from "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. . . ) showcases one among 225 illustrations found in this book from Vienna in 1801. Overall, this intriguing artwork serves as a reminder to reflect on our own actions and their potential consequences. It urges us to strive for positive change while being mindful of how our choices impact those around us.
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