Misers Collection

JOHN ELWES (formerly Meggott) miser, son of two misers, who nevertheless left 800 000 (equivalent of 80 million ?) to his nephew and his natural sos"

MISERS & DEATH
Two misers wrestle with Death over their hoard of gold Date: 16th century

The Misers and Death (engraving)
3646746 The Misers and Death (engraving) by Valckert, Werner Jacobsz van den (1585-1627); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Misers and Death)

Les Avares (engraving)
3629485 Les Avares (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Avares. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1834)

The Misers (colour litho)
5224423 The Misers (colour litho) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Misers. Illustration for The Sunday At Home, 1889/90.); © Look and Learn

The Misers, at Windsor Castle, by Quintin Messys, or Matsys (engraving)
2792396 The Misers, at Windsor Castle, by Quintin Messys, or Matsys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Misers, at Windsor Castle, by Quintin Messys)

The Usurers (The Money Lenders), c. 1540-60
LRI4612621 The Usurers (The Money Lenders), c.1540-60 by Reymerswaele, Marinus van (c.1490-c.1567); Museo Stibbert, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: after Massys); Luisa Ricciarini; Netherlandish

The Money Changers (engraving)
5220328 The Money Changers (engraving) by Massys or Metsys, Quentin (c.1465-1530) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Money Changers)

MISERY & A MISER MISERY & A MISER
Two attics: misery in one, a miser in the other Date: 1855

MISER EXAMINES LOOT
An old miser checks his hoard by candlelight Date: 19th century

A Miser and his Mate
LAVARICE A miser and his mate Date: 1824

MISER GUARDS HIS MONEY
A miser guards his money

2 MISERS COUNT LOOT
Two misers count their wealth and enter the total in their ledger

TERRIFIED MISER 1793
The Miser Terrified Date: 1793

The Rakes Progress The Young Heir Takes Possession Of The Misers Effects From The Original Picture By Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Thomas Cooke, the miser of Islington, and his wife who he married for her wealth : together they lived a life of ridiculous parsimony, suspicious of everyone Date: 1726 - 1811

Men fighting on the streets of London
Randulph defending himself against Philip Frewin and his myrmidons. Date: C18th

The Misers, at Windsor Castle: by Quentin Messys, or Matsys

Miser Snuffed Out
The miser is snuffed by a demon - illustration to Wynkyn de Wordes edition of The Ship of Fools

Mother Skinflint / Thrift
MOTHER SKINFLINT, THE THRIFTY HOUSEWIFE You re a genius for saving! Yes, everyone knows. You would skin a flint and starve the crows!

Miser Counts his Money
A miser counting his money

Fearful Miser Guards
A fearful miser guards his money

Miser & Cripple
A miser keeps his gold away from a begging cripple

Misers Just Love Gold
A miser hugs his sack of gold coin

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"Misers: The Tragic Obsession with Wealth and the Grim Consequences" In the annals of history, few characters have fascinated us as much as misers. These individuals, driven by an insatiable desire for wealth, have captivated our imaginations through their eccentricities and relentless pursuit of riches. One such figure was John Elwes, whose name became synonymous with extreme frugality. The engravings from different eras depict the dark allure of misers' lives. From "The Misers Feast" in 1786 to "Hell, " a fresco dating back to c. 1394, these artworks serve as cautionary tales about the dangers of greed and avarice. In "The Misers and Death, " we witness how even in death's embrace, they refuse to let go of their precious hoards. Les Avares also captures this theme through its haunting engraving that portrays the misery inflicted upon oneself when consumed by material possessions. Similarly, "The Usurers" and "The Money Changers" remind us of the moral decay that accompanies excessive love for money. Yet amidst all this despair lies a glimmer of hope - a miser examining his loot in search of happiness or perhaps redemption? Could it be that even within their self-imposed prisons, these individuals yearn for something more than mere wealth? Ultimately though, they can tragic figures trapped in their own obsessions. Their unyielding pursuit leads them down a path devoid of joy or human connection. As Quintin Messys' engraving titled "The Misers at Windsor Castle" suggests, even surrounded by opulence and grandeur, they remain prisoners to their own desires. So let us contemplate these images and stories with both fascination and trepidation – reminders that true richness lies not in amassing fortunes but rather in embracing life's abundance beyond material possessions. For it is only then that we can escape the clutches of misery and truly live.