Lusting Collection

The Seven Deadly Sins, bas-reliefs in Lynchmere Church, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676066 The Seven Deadly Sins, bas-reliefs in Lynchmere Church, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seven Deadly Sins)

Representation of the fight of the human soul against vices: the allegorical fight of sobriety against lust
AIS5360414 Representation of the fight of the human soul against vices: the allegorical fight of sobriety against lust, miniature taken from "Psychomachia

Dream images of a lieutenant (colour litho)
8656458 Dream images of a lieutenant (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dream images of a lieutenant. Stomach in - chest out. A row of women soldiers)

David watching the bath of Bathsheba (woodcut)
8663775 David watching the bath of Bathsheba (woodcut) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: David watching the bath of Bathsheba, 1519)

S: The woman mad of her body (Scortum) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4221981 S: The woman mad of her body (Scortum) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H)

Pierrot (b/w photo)
8634500 Pierrot (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierrot. One of a set of six postcards, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

The Lustful Monk (colour litho)
7186170 The Lustful Monk (colour litho) by Brakenburg, Richard (1650-1702); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lustful Monk)

Children of the devil living in fornication (woodcut)
7201454 Children of the devil living in fornication (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children of the devil living in fornication)

David watching Bathsheba bathing (engraving)
7172359 David watching Bathsheba bathing (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David watching Bathsheba bathing (2 Samuel 11)

The Broken Fan (litho)
7186058 The Broken Fan (litho) by Huet, Jean-Baptiste (1745-1811) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Broken Fan)

Susanna and the elders (engraving)
7172417 Susanna and the elders (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Susanna and the elders (Daniel 13)

Satyr family (woodcut)
7201504 Satyr family (woodcut) by Graf, Urs (The Elder) (1485-1528); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satyr family. Illustration from Illustrierte Sittengeschichte von Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart)

"My mistress brows are raven black"from "Of His Lady Love in The Songs
7214655 " My mistress brows are raven black" from " Of His Lady Love in The Songs and Sonnets of William Shakespeare, 1915 by Robinson

Caricature of a lusty old woman with a young man (woodcut)
7201587 Caricature of a lusty old woman with a young man (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of a lusty old woman with a young man)

The return of Tannhauser to the Venusberg, from The Story of Venus and Tannhauser, 1895 (litho)
DGC288102 The return of Tannhauser to the Venusberg, from The Story of Venus and Tannhauser, 1895 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

David and Bathsheba (engraving)
7201601 David and Bathsheba (engraving) by French School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: David and Bathsheba, from a French prayer book)

Elegant Rome (colour litho)
7201346 Elegant Rome (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elegant Rome. Illustration from Lustige Blatter, 1912.); © Look and Learn

Susanna and the Elders (colour litho)
7150567 Susanna and the Elders (colour litho) by Dupuis, Philippe Felix (1824-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Susanna and the Elders)

Comic Postcard - Romance at Piccadilly Circus " I meant t ge on the tube at Piccadilly last night, but I Got Off there instead!

Jungfrau Mountain Allegory
A stylised (and rather bizarre) view of the Jungfrau Mountain, depicted as... a Jungfrau! Date: 1908

Thinking about relationships, art
Thinking about a man. Conceptual computer artwork showing a man inside a womans head. This could represent lust or thoughts about a partner. Alternatively, it could represent transsexual feelings

Dogs Lust for Food
Four dogs lust after their owners food

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"Lusting: A Journey Through Art's Seductive Whispers" Indulging in the forbidden desires of the human soul, art has long captured the essence of lust. From "As if She Was Alive, 1855" with its vivid colours that ignite passion to "The Lustful Monk, " a tantalizing glimpse into a world of hidden desires, these artworks speak volumes about our insatiable cravings. In "The lust of men exceeds all limits, " we witness how our yearnings can transcend reason and boundaries. This litho reminds us that when it comes to desire, there are no restraints or inhibitions. Delving deeper into history, an engraving from 1804 titled "Satyr undresses a Nymph" transports us to ancient times where mythical creatures reveled in their carnal pursuits. The artist masterfully captures the raw sensuality between these two beings. Venturing even further back in time, a detail from Pompeii's fresco reveals a Priapus/Mercury caricature - an explicit depiction symbolizing fertility and eroticism. It serves as a reminder that humanity's fascination with sexuality is timeless. However, not all depictions of lust are celebratory. In the woodcut titled "Children of the devil living in fornication, " we confront the consequences and moral dilemmas associated with unbridled passions. It forces us to question whether indulgence leads to damnation or liberation. A litho portraying a faun contemplating a naked woman invites contemplation on desire itself - its power over both mind and body. Here lies an exploration of temptation versus self-control; will he succumb or resist? Moving towards biblical narratives, an engraving showcases David watching Bathsheba bathing - an act driven by voyeuristic curiosity but ultimately leading to disastrous consequences. Lust blinds even those deemed virtuous and wise. "The Broken Fan" litho portrays longing through subtle gestures and stolen glances.