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Allegory of Poverty, 1630s (oil on panel)
ALM283427 Allegory of Poverty, 1630s (oil on panel) by Venne, Adriaen Pietersz. van de (1589-1662); 54.6x42.2 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio, USA; (add.info.: t Sijn ellendige beenen die Armoe moete(n) draege(n); they are feeble legs which must carry poverty; allegorie; pauvrete; ); eAllen Memorial Art Museum; Mrs. F.F. Prentiss Fund; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22659350
© Allen Memorial Art Museum Mrs. F.F. Prentiss Fund / Bridgeman Images
Blind Beggar Burden Despair Heavy Load Misery Old Woman Ragged Wooden Shoes Wretched Alms Bowl
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the "Allegory of Poverty" painted by Adriaen Pietersz. van de Venne in the 1630s. The oil on panel artwork, measuring 54.6x42.2 cm, is housed at the Allen Memorial Art Museum in Oberlin College, Ohio, USA. In this poignant depiction of poverty, we are confronted with a scene that evokes deep emotions. The image portrays a group of destitute individuals burdened by their wretched circumstances. A ragged child clings to an alms bowl while a blind beggar leans heavily on his walking stick and cane. The painting's composition emphasizes the physical toll poverty takes on its victims; feeble legs struggle to support their heavy loads as they trudge forward wearing tattered clothes and wooden shoes. An old woman can be seen carrying a leper's clapper—a haunting symbol of despair and isolation. Van de Venne masterfully captures the essence of misery through his allegorical representation of poverty. Each figure exudes sadness and hopelessness, reminding us of society's duty to alleviate suffering wherever possible. As viewers engage with this powerful artwork, they are encouraged to reflect upon the plight faced by those less fortunate than themselves—prompting empathy and compassion for those living in impoverished conditions worldwide. Through this print from Fine Art Finder, we are reminded that art has the ability to transcend time and space—continuing to provoke thought-provoking conversations about social issues long after
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