Lustfulness Collection

The sleeping congregation, 1762. Artist: William Hogarth
The sleeping congregation, 1762.The scene is a country church, the only member of the congregation awake (besides the speaker) is the clerk who observes the charms of a young woman

Susanna im Bade (Susanna in the Bath), 1914. Creator: Lovis Corinth
Susanna im Bade (Susanna in the Bath), 1914

The Sleeping Congregation, April 21, 1762. Creator: William Hogarth
The Sleeping Congregation, April 21, 1762

After, 1790-1810. Creator: Dent
After, 1790-1810

Before, 1790-1810. Creator: Dent
Before, 1790-1810

The Feast of Venus, with groups of satyrs, nymphs, and putti dancing around a statue of Venus, 1732

Figure 42: Gaiety expressed by the ideas of lustfulness, cynicism, and lewdness. 1854-56, printed 1862

A high wind in St Pauls Churchyard, London, 1793. Artist: SW Fores
A high wind in St Pauls Churchyard, London, 1793; showing the effect of high wind on pedestrians in St Pauls Churchyard. Wigs and hats are flying off

Vauxhall Gardens, London, 1780. Artist: Pierre Alexandre Wille
Scene at Vauxhall Gardens, London, 1780; showing a fashionably dressed woman shielding herself with a fan from the gaze of three men

After, 1762. Artist: William Hogarth
After, 1762; after sex a man (probably Sir John Willes) puts his trousers back on while the woman tries to persuade him to stay. A dog lies sleeping in the foreground

Before, 1736. Artist: William Hogarth
Before, 1736; a man (probably Sir John Willes) draws a reluctant and distressed woman toward the bed he is sitting on. A dog barks excitedly. Second of three states of the plate

The Lottery, 1751. Artist: Nathaniel Parr
Les divertissements de la lotterie, 1751; six views concerned with the lottery. Framed in ornamental borders, embodying head of Fate, and cornucopeas overflowing with fruit and with smoke

After, December 15, 1736. Creator: William Hogarth
After, December 15, 1736

Before, December 15, 1736. Creator: William Hogarth
Before, December 15, 1736

Radha Friend Pleads Receive Krishna Page Dispersed Rasikapriya
Artokoloro

HELL
Those who were guilty of lustfulness during their lifetimes are punished by being thrust into tubs full of fire and sulphur

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"Lustfulness: A Journey through Artistic Expressions of Desire" In the realm of art, desire takes on various forms and interpretations. From the provocative to the subtle, artists have captured the essence throughout history. One such example is "The Sleeping Congregation" by William Hogarth in 1762. This satirical piece portrays a congregation asleep during a sermon, highlighting their lack of spiritual fervor and perhaps hinting at hidden desires beneath their pious façade. Moving forward in time, Lovis Corinth's "Susanna im Bade (Susanna in the Bath)" from 1914 presents an intimate scene that exudes sensuality. The artist skillfully captures Susanna's vulnerability as she bathes, inviting viewers to contemplate her allure. William Hogarth returns with another masterpiece titled "The Sleeping Congregation" from April 21, 1762. Here, he once again delves into human nature by depicting a slumbering congregation amidst a sermon – an allegory for moral laxity and carnal desires lurking within. Another artwork that explores lustfulness is "Scene with Galants at a Banquet in a Circle at Center, " created between 1580-1600. This vibrant painting showcases revelers engaged in lively conversation and flirtation, evoking an atmosphere charged with desire. "The procuress: an old woman, a soldier, and a woman" painted around 1635-68 offers insight into the world of prostitution and its connection to lustful pursuits. Through this composition, we witness complex power dynamics intertwined with unbridled passion. Dent's works titled "After" and "Before, " dating back to 1790-1810 depict scenes where anticipation hangs heavy in the air – suggestive glances exchanged between lovers on the brink of indulging their desires. "The Feast of Venus, " featuring groups of satyrs dancing around her statue while nymphs and putti frolic, celebrates the goddess of love and beauty.