Luxuriancy Collection

Harlequin and Death, 1907. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Harlequin and Death, 1907. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger!, 1797. Artist: Gillray, James (1757-1815)
Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger!, 1797. From a private collection

After the marriage, 1874. Artist: Zhuravlev, Firs Sergeevich (1836-1901)
After the marriage, 1874. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Tambov

The Parable of the Rich Fool, 1627. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
The Parable of the Rich Fool, 1627. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Parable of the Talents. Artist: Doetechum, Lucas, van (c. 1530-c. 1584)
The Parable of the Talents. From a private collection

The Tax Collectors, 1520s. Artist: Massys, Quentin (1466?1530)
The Tax Collectors, 1520s. Found in the collection of the Liechtenstein Museum

The Tribute Money, 1560s. Artist: Titian (1488-1576)
The Tribute Money, 1560s. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Ill matched Couple, ca 1530. Creator: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
The Ill matched Couple, ca 1530. Found in the Collection of the National Gallery, Prague.

Death and the Maiden, 1517. Creator: Baldung (Baldung Grien), Hans (1484-1545)
Death and the Maiden, 1517. Found in the Collection of the Art Museum Basel.

Vanitas still life with musical instruments, ceremonial vessels, books, an extinguished candle... Private Collection

The Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus. Creator: Kessler, Stephan (1622-1700)
The Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus. Private Collection

Vanitas Self-Portrait, 1679-1681. Creator: Steenwinckel, Antonie van (active 1671-1688)
Vanitas Self-Portrait, 1679-1681. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

The Haywain or Tribulations of human life (Tapestry), ca 1550-1565. Creator: Brussels Manufactory (1515-1525)
The Haywain or Tribulations of human life (Tapestry), ca 1550-1565. Found in the collection of the Patrimonio Nacional, Madrid

Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple. Creator: Massys, Quentin (1466-1530)
Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

The Ill matched Couple, 16th century. Creator: Massys (Matsys), Jan (1510-1575)
The Ill matched Couple, 16th century. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Landscape with the Parable of the Good Samaritan, 1638. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Landscape with the Parable of the Good Samaritan, 1638. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

A vanitas still life with an open book, a globe, a nautilus goblet, a violin and precious objects, Creator: Collier
A vanitas still life with an open book, a globe, a nautilus goblet, a violin and precious objects. Private Collection

Death of Sapphira, c. 1580. Creator: Ramey, Jean (ca 1530-1612)
Death of Sapphira, c. 1580. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Verviers

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

Riches and the Death of the Miser, Still Life, ca. 1600. Creator: Francken, Hieronymus II
Riches and the Death of the Miser, Still Life, ca. 1600. Found in the collection of the Art Museum Basel

Expulsion of the Money changers from the Temple (From the cycles of The Life of Christ), 1304-1306. Found in the collection of the Cappella degli Scrovegni, Padua

Allegory of Vanity and Penitence, Mid of 17th cen. Creator: Canlassi (Called Cagnacci), Guido (Guidobaldo) (1601-1663)
Allegory of Vanity and Penitence, Mid of 17th cen. Found in the collection of the Musee de Picardie, Amiens

Vanitas Still Life, 1704. Creator: Collier, Edwaert (1642-1708)
Vanitas Still Life, 1704. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

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

El Tiempo (Time and the old woman), c. 1810. Creator: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
El Tiempo (Time and the old woman), c. 1810. Found in the Collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille

El Tiempo (Time and the old woman), c. 1810. Creator: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
El Tiempo (Time and the old woman), c. 1810. Found in the Collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille

Allegory of Avarice, 1507. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Allegory of Avarice, 1507. Found in the Collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Marriage a la Mode. Plate V: The Bagnio, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Marriage a la Mode. Plate V: The Bagnio, 1745. Private Collection

Marriage a la Mode. Plate VI: The Lady's Death, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Marriage a la Mode. Plate VI: The Lady's Death, 1745. Private Collection

Marriage a la Mode. Plate IV: The Toilette, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Marriage a la Mode. Plate IV: The Toilette, 1745. Private Collection

Marriage a la Mode. Plate III: The Inspection, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Marriage a la Mode. Plate III: The Inspection, 1745. Private Collection

Marriage a la Mode. Plate II: The Tête à Tête, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Marriage a la Mode. Plate II: The Tete a Tete, 1745. Private Collection

Marriage a la Mode. Plate I: The Marriage Settlement, 1745. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Marriage a la Mode. Plate I: The Marriage Settlement, 1745. Private Collection

The Blind Leading the Blind, 1568. Creator: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
The Blind Leading the Blind, 1568. Found in the Collection of Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Moses with the Ten Commandments, c. 1650-1660. Found in the Collection of Musee de Picardie, Amiens

The Happy Cuckold, 1640. Artist: Anonymous
The Happy Cuckold, 1640. From a private collection

The Payment of the Tithes (known as Village Lawyer), between 1617 and 1622. Artist: Brueghel
The Payment of the Tithes (known as Village Lawyer), between 1617 and 1622. From a private collection

The Parable of the Wedding Feast. Private Collection

Moses with the Ten Commandments, 1841. Found in the Collection of Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg

All is Vanity, c. 1900. Private Collection

Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue. Artist: Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506)
Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Avarice. A miniature with scenes of banking. Artist: Master of the Cocharelli Codex (active ca 1330)
Avarice. A miniature with scenes of banking. Found in the collection of British Library

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

Moses with the Ten Commandments, 1659. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Moses with the Ten Commandments, 1659. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Young Man holding a Skull (Vanitas), 1627. Artist: Hals, Frans I (1581-1666)
Young Man holding a Skull (Vanitas), 1627. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. From a private collection

The flower vendor, 1882. Creator: Prouve, Victor (1858-1943)
The flower vendor, 1882. Private Collection

The Allegory of the Living
FIA5326092 The Allegory of the Living by Cagnacci, Guido (1601-63); M.P. Kroshitsky Art Museum, Sevastopol, Russia; (add.info)

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"Exploring the Depths of Luxuriancy: A Journey through Art and Society" Luxuriancy, a concept that has fascinated humanity for centuries, is beautifully depicted in various artworks throughout history. From political ravishment to moral dilemmas, these captivating pieces shed light on the allure and dangers of excess. In James Gillray's "Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger. " (1797), we witness a satirical portrayal of opulence intertwined with political power. The artist skillfully captures the consequences that arise when wealth becomes entangled with governance. Rembrandt van Rhijn's "The Parable of the Rich Fool" (1627) serves as a cautionary tale against greed and materialism. Through his masterful brushstrokes, Rembrandt reminds us that true richness lies not in possessions but in wisdom and humility. Zhuravlev's "After the marriage" (1874) presents an intriguing glimpse into post-wedding extravagance. This painting invites contemplation on how love can sometimes be overshadowed by lavishness and societal expectations. Titian's "The Tribute Money" (1560s) showcases both luxury and responsibility. As Jesus teaches about rendering unto Caesar what is Caesar's, this artwork prompts reflection on balancing worldly desires with ethical obligations. Lucas van Doetechum's depiction of "The Parable of the Talents" illustrates how indulgence can hinder personal growth. By showcasing individuals who squander their talents rather than nurturing them, this piece urges us to embrace our potential instead of succumbing to idleness. Konstantin Andreyevich Somov's "Harlequin and Death" (1907) explores luxuriancy from a different angle – one tinged with melancholy. Amidst vibrant colors and playful characters, Somov reminds us that even amidst abundance, mortality remains an ever-present reality.