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Background imageAcedia Collection: The Seven Virtues by Pesellino

The Seven Virtues by Pesellino, Francesco di Stefano (1422-1457) / Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham, Alabama / Renaissance / c

Background imageAcedia Collection: Happy New Year! (colour litho)

Happy New Year! (colour litho)
8655915 Happy New Year! (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy New Year! German worker slacking off from his work on a building site)

Background imageAcedia Collection: I sette vizi capitale (The seven main sins). Creator: Fabbi, Fabio (1861-1946)

I sette vizi capitale (The seven main sins). Creator: Fabbi, Fabio (1861-1946)
I sette vizi capitale (The seven main sins). Found in the Collection of the Museo Ottocento Bologna

Background imageAcedia Collection: The Haywain or Tribulations of human life (Tapestry)

The Haywain or Tribulations of human life (Tapestry), ca 1550-1565. Found in the collection of the Patrimonio Nacional, Madrid

Background imageAcedia Collection: Allegory of Virtues, ca 1529. Creator: Correggio (1489-1534)

Allegory of Virtues, ca 1529. Creator: Correggio (1489-1534)
Allegory of Virtues, ca 1529. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageAcedia Collection: The Seven Deadly Sins: Greed, c. 1570. Creator: Backer, Jacob, de (1540/45-ca. 1600)

The Seven Deadly Sins: Greed, c. 1570. Creator: Backer, Jacob, de (1540/45-ca. 1600)
The Seven Deadly Sins: Greed, c. 1570. Found in the Collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Background imageAcedia Collection: The Seven Virtues, c. 1450. Artist: Pesellino, Francesco di Stefano (1422-1457)

The Seven Virtues, c. 1450. Artist: Pesellino, Francesco di Stefano (1422-1457)
The Seven Virtues, c. 1450. Found in the collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham, Alabama

Background imageAcedia Collection: Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue

Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Background imageAcedia Collection: The Seven Deadly Sins. Artist: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)

The Seven Deadly Sins. Artist: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)
The Seven Deadly Sins. Private Collection

Background imageAcedia Collection: Acedia (Sloth) From the series Seven Deadly Sins

Acedia (Sloth) From the series Seven Deadly Sins, 1557. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Background imageAcedia Collection: Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices

Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. From a private collection

Background imageAcedia Collection: The Seven Deadly Sins

The Seven Deadly Sins. Found in the Collection of Geneva Fine Arts Foundation

Background imageAcedia Collection: The Prosperity. Artist: Tintoretto, Domenico (1560-1635)

The Prosperity. Artist: Tintoretto, Domenico (1560-1635)
The Prosperity. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageAcedia Collection: The Repentant Mary Magdalene. Artist: Crayer, Caspar de (1584-1669)

The Repentant Mary Magdalene. Artist: Crayer, Caspar de (1584-1669)
The Repentant Mary Magdalene. Found in the collection of Musee des beaux-arts de Valenciennes

Background imageAcedia Collection: Young Man Between Virtue and Vice. Artist: Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588)

Young Man Between Virtue and Vice. Artist: Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588)
Young Man Between Virtue and Vice. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageAcedia Collection: Allegory of Wealth. Artist: Vouet, Simon (1590-1649)

Allegory of Wealth. Artist: Vouet, Simon (1590-1649)
Allegory of Wealth. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Background imageAcedia Collection: Allegory of Luxuria, ca 1426. Artist: Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455)

Allegory of Luxuria, ca 1426. Artist: Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455)
Allegory of Luxuria, ca 1426. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Background imageAcedia Collection: The Seven Virtues, c. 1467-1469

The Seven Virtues, c. 1467-1469. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Background imageAcedia Collection: Allegory of Virtue and Riches, ca

Allegory of Virtue and Riches, ca. 1665-1667. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageAcedia Collection: The Dream of Human Life, after 1533. Artist: Buonarroti, Michelangelo, (School)

The Dream of Human Life, after 1533. Artist: Buonarroti, Michelangelo, (School)
The Dream of Human Life, after 1533. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London


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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Acedia: The Battle Between Virtue and Vice" In the world of art, various masterpieces have depicted the eternal struggle between good and evil. From Pesellino's "The Seven Virtues" to Mantegna's "Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue, " these works capture humanity's constant battle with their inner demons. One such demon that has plagued mankind throughout history is acedia, also known as sloth. Bruegel's haunting depiction in his series "Seven Deadly Sins" portrays this deadly sin as a lethargic figure, representing our tendency to succumb to laziness and apathy. Yet, amidst this darkness, artists have also celebrated virtues and repentance. Veronese's painting shows a young man caught between virtue and vice, symbolizing the internal conflict we all face when making moral choices. Similarly, Crayer depicts Mary Magdalene in her moment of repentance, reminding us that redemption is always within reach. Luxuria or lust has been another temptation humans grapple with since ancient times. Pisanello captures its allure in his allegorical artwork while Bosch warns against its destructive nature through his vivid imagination. On the other hand, Tintoretto celebrates prosperity in his masterpiece by portraying abundance and wealth as symbols of success. Vouet takes a similar approach with his portrayal of an allegory of wealth; however, he reminds us that true riches lie beyond material possessions. Throughout history, artists like Scheggia and Schalcken have continued exploring these themes by depicting allegories of virtue versus riches. Their works serve as reminders that true happiness lies not in worldly possessions but rather in living a virtuous life guided by principles such as diligence and temperance. As we delve into these artistic representations spanning centuries, we are confronted with our own struggles against acedia - whether it be procrastination or indifference towards important matters.

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