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Death and the Miser, c. 1515-21 (oil on panel)
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Death and the Miser, c. 1515-21 (oil on panel)
489941 Death and the Miser, c.1515-21 (oil on panel) by Provoost, Jan (c.1465-1529); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Exterior panels of a triptych. These panels were originally the wings of a triptych, the central panel of which is now lost. The interior panels show the two donors kneeling in prayer with scenes from the legends of their patron saints Nicholas and Godeliva (see 489945) and the exterior panels show the image of Death and the Miser.
The man in the doorway is a self portrait of the artist. ); © Art in Flanders
Media ID 28434648
© Art in Flanders / Bridgeman Images
7 Deadly Sins Accountant Allegoric Allegories Allergoric Alllegorical Figure Banker Memento Mori Miser Money Lender Note Panel Panels Personification Pointing Pretension Pride Proud Proudness Self Portrait Seven Deadly Sins Skeleton Vanity Allegorical Emotions Feeling
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The captivating print of "Death and the Miser" by Jan Provoost transports us to a world filled with allegorical symbolism and profound emotions. Painted between 1515-21, this oil on panel masterpiece is currently housed in the Groeningemuseum in Bruges, Belgium. Originally part of a triptych, these exterior panels depict an intriguing scene that explores themes of vanity, greed, and mortality. The central panel has unfortunately been lost over time, but the remaining wings offer a glimpse into the artist's intricate storytelling. In this composition, we witness Death personified as a skeletal figure pointing towards a miserly money lender. This haunting image serves as a memento mori reminder that wealth and material possessions hold no power in the face of death. The inclusion of self-portrait adds another layer to the narrative – perhaps suggesting that even artists are not immune to these existential contemplations. Provoost's attention to detail is remarkable; every element within the painting carries symbolic weight. From the meticulously rendered papers representing financial transactions to the expression on both Death and Miser's faces – prideful yet tinged with fear – each brushstroke evokes powerful feelings within viewers. "Death and the Miser" stands as an allegory for human folly and serves as a cautionary tale against excessive attachment to worldly possessions. It invites us to reflect upon our own lives, urging us not only to contemplate our mortality but also encouraging introspection about what truly matters amidst life's transient
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