Greedy Collection (page 5)

The Ice Cream, plat 4 from Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1827 (coloured engraving)
CHT201581 The Ice Cream, plat 4 from Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1827 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

The Restoration or French Empire being divided up after Waterloo
CHT200411 The Restoration or French Empire being divided up after Waterloo, 1815 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Vices Overlook d in the New Proclamation, published by Hannah Humphrey
NCO189718 Vices Overlook d in the New Proclamation, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Rat (oil on panel)
1217640 The Rat (oil on panel) by Pissarro, Felix (1874-1906); 81x34 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; French, out of copyright

Greedy Monkey, 1929 (bodycolour within a delineated border in black ink on cream paper)
1217610 Greedy Monkey, 1929 (bodycolour within a delineated border in black ink on cream paper) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); 8.7x11 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fox and the Grapes, illustration from Fables by Jean de la Fontaine, 1905-06 (colour litho)
1748351 The Fox and the Grapes, illustration from Fables by Jean de la Fontaine, 1905-06 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fox and grapes)

The Tax-Gatherers (oil on panel)
1766795 The Tax-Gatherers (oil on panel) by Reymerswaele, Marinus van (c.1490-c.1567) (follower of); 81.8x71.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tax-Gatherers)

The Ex Senator, caricature of the riches and corruption under Napoleon
CHT163188 The Ex Senator, caricature of the riches and corruption under Napoleon (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Punishment of Ananias and Sapphira, 1549. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
The Punishment of Ananias and Sapphira, 1549

Elisha Punishes Gehazi with Naamans Leprosy, 1547. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
Elisha Punishes Gehazi with Naamans Leprosy, 1547

Greed
Nadav Jonas

Rich Man. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
Rich Man

Wealthy Man

Hand Picking Up Money

Pot Full of Money

Droplet Character Surrounded by Currency

Resurrection, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Resurrection, 1625-77

Plate 30 from Los Caprichos : Why hide them? (Porque esconderlos?), 1799

Studious Gluttons, October 1788. Creator: Samuel Alken
Studious Gluttons, October 1788

The Fat Kitchen, 1563. Creator: Pieter van der Heyden
The Fat Kitchen, 1563

Struggle over the Flemish Milch-Cow, 1646. Creator: Crispijn de Passe I
Struggle over the Flemish Milch-Cow, 1646

Venerable Idleness, Queen of Cockaigne; a fat woman seated on a movable toilet chair being waited on and fed by seven women, 1565

Tired Santa Claus
While Santa Claus dozes off, greedy children steal the gifts from his sack.Date: circa 1906

Gibbs Happy Families - Master Bun the Bakers son. Date: 20th century

DUTCH PEASANTS EATING
Two Dutch peasants enjoy a hearty meal. Date: 17th century

MEAN-LOOKING SOLICITOR
A mean-looking solicitor. I grant your worship that he is a knave, sir, but yet God forbid, sir, but a knave should have some countenance. Date: 1840

EATING LOTS FOR 1S 6D
Three hungry customers get their moneys worth with a cheap lunchtime restaurant meal. Date: circa 1835

Quae Genus, in the Service of Sr. Jeffery Gourmand, from The History of Johnny
Quae Genus, in the Service of Sr. Jeffery Gourmand, from " The History of Johnny Quae Genus, The Little Foundling of the Late Doctor Syntax", August 1, 1821

The Holy Friar, May 6, 1807. May 6, 1807. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Holy Friar, May 6, 1807

Fast Day, March 20, 1799. March 20, 1799. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Fast Day, March 20, 1799

Comforts of Bath, Plate 9, January 6, 1798. January 6, 1798. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Comforts of Bath, Plate 9, January 6, 1798

A Couple at Table with Servants, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown; Unknown
A Couple at Table with Servants, 18th-19th century

The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads, c1840. Creator: George Presbury
The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads, c1840. Biblical scene, from Genesis 48: 16: The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them

The voice is Jacobs voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau, 19th century? Creator
The voice is Jacobs voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau, 19th century? Biblical scene, from Genesis 27: 22: And Jacob went near unto Isaac his father; and he felt him, and said

A Lesson in Constitutional Government, 1897. Creator: John Leech
A Lesson in Constitutional Government, 1897. A child holds its stomach in pain after over-eating. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Henry VII taking a chop with the Archbishop of Canterbury, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry VII taking a chop with the Archbishop of Canterbury, 1897. King Henry VII dining with a ruddy-cheeked and well-fed Archbishop of Canterbury. A tub of bottles sits next to him

William Hogarths The Gate of Calais
Vintage engraving of The Gate of Calais, or O, the Roast Beef of Old England by William Hogarth. The scene depicts a side of beef being transported from the harbour to an English tavern in the port

Victorian satire on temptation, overindulgence and greed, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satire on temptation, overindulgence and greed, 19th Century. We soon forget our present gain, And sigh for what we can t obtain

Ingot is my trust, Satire on value on gold and money
Vintage engraving of a Ingot is my trust, Satire on value on gold and money

Victorian satirical cartoon, pennys mightier than the sword
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon. Why should we spurn the misers hoard, Or lightly from us riches fling? The pennys mightier than the sword, and Little earning is a dangerous thing

Victorian satirical cartoon on excess of wealth
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon on excess of wealth. For one who dies for want of bread, A thousand perish overfed; and there, alas

Victorian satire, Though States and Empires be o erthrown
Vintage engraving of Victorian satire, Though States and Empires be o erthrown, and Kingdoms crumble down; We care not while we proudly own A sovereign and a Crown !

Victorian satirical cartoon the greedy monk
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon the greedy monk. 19th Century. The Lord is my shepherd - I shall not want

The Q-ns Ass in a Band-box, 1821. Caroline of Brunswick, inside a box, sits on a zebra which stands in a round band-box; the zebra, with the head of Alderman Wood

A Member of the Corporation preparing for a City feast, 1789. A common councilman sits with his eyes shut, possibly holding his stomach in pain

A Well-Fed Citizen going to his Country Seat at Hornsey, 1773. An extremely fat man removes his clay pipe to tell his one-legged rider not to go too fast. On the back axle stands a footman

Predatory lawyers, 1770. A gullible citizen between two lawyers; the one on the left knowingly lays his finger to his nose while the other smiles reassuringly at his client in a satire on legal

Victorian satirical cartoon Fond of Change
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, 19th Century. The Satires of Cynicus. Miser Fond of Change

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"Indulgence knows no bounds: A glimpse into the world of greed" In the captivating artwork "The Plum Pudding in Danger, 1805, " we witness a scene where insatiable desire takes center stage. The vibrant colors bring to life the gluttonous feast, enticing our eyes and tempting our senses. H. M. Bateman's satirical piece, "The Income Tax Official in Hades, " humorously portrays how even in the afterlife, greed can persist. It serves as a reminder that some are never satisfied with what they have and always seek more. Amidst the bustling streets near Somerset House, an incident unfolds in Bateman's illustration titled "Someone Drops a Sixpence Near Somerset House. " Greed manifests itself as people scramble to claim what is not rightfully theirs—a reflection of humanity's relentless pursuit of wealth. "Mental Cruelty" by H. M. Bateman delves into another facet of greed—how it can manipulate and torment others for personal gain. This thought-provoking artwork reminds us that unchecked desires can lead to emotional exploitation and suffering. Even animals fall prey to their own voracity; just observe the "Greedy Hamster. " Its insatiable appetite mirrors human tendencies towards excessiveness, reminding us that greed transcends species boundaries. "The croupiers who showed signs of emotion 1927" captures a rare moment when those driven by profit reveal glimpses of vulnerability beneath their stoic facades. It serves as a poignant commentary on how money-driven pursuits erode empathy and compassion. Eugenio Lucas Velazquez's allegoric masterpiece from 1852 aptly named "Allegoric Capricho" symbolizes mankind's unquenchable thirst for power and possessions—an eternal dance between ambition and satisfaction. In contrast, innocence shines through children joyfully clutching a large pudding on a Christmas card while embodying pure delight rather than greed.