Moneylender Collection (#3)

Venice, a street, Act III, Scene III, from The Merchant of Venice
KW323336 Venice, a street, Act III, Scene III, from The Merchant of Venice, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery, published late 19th century (litho) by Westall

Before Shylocks house, Act II, Scene V, from The Merchant of Venice
KW323334 Before Shylocks house, Act II, Scene V, from The Merchant of Venice, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery, published late 19th century (litho) by Smirke

Illustration for The Merchant of Venice, Shylock and Tubal meet in the street, Act III
KW469514 Illustration for The Merchant of Venice, Shylock and Tubal meet in the street, Act III, Scene I, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by Gilbert

Daniel Quilp is washed ashore, from The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens
KW468234 Daniel Quilp is washed ashore, from The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Jesus Chasing the Merchants out of the Temple (oil on canvas)
XIR39143 Jesus Chasing the Merchants out of the Temple (oil on canvas) by Fei, Alessandro di Vincenzio (1543-92); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; Italian, out of copyright

The Tax Collector (oil on panel)
XIR28159 The Tax Collector (oil on panel) by Roejmerswaelen, Marinus van (c.1493-1567); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Parable of the ruthless creditor (pen & bistre on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR266954 Parable of the ruthless creditor (pen & bistre on paper) (b/w photo) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 15x24.3 cm; Louvre (Cabinet de dessins), Paris

The Money Lender and his Wife, 1514 (oil on panel)
XIR19857 The Money Lender and his Wife, 1514 (oil on panel) by Massys or Metsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); 70.5x67 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le Preteur et sa Femme; ); Netherlandish

Two Tax Gatherers, c. 1540 (oil on panel)
XIR172605 Two Tax Gatherers, c.1540 (oil on panel) by Reymerswaele, Marinus van (c.1490-c.1567); 92.1x74.3 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Shylock and Jessica from The Merchant of Venice, Act II, Scene ii, 1830
XYC159664 Shylock and Jessica from The Merchant of Venice, Act II, Scene ii, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Newton, Gilbert Stuart (1794-1835); 88.9x74.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

Portia and Shylock from The Merchant of Venice Act IV, scene i, c. 1778
XYC151879 Portia and Shylock from The Merchant of Venice Act IV, scene i, c.1778 (oil on canvas) by Alcock, Edward (fl.1750-78); 66x51.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

Idleness, 1818 (oil on canvas)
XIR220262 Idleness, 1818 (oil on canvas) by Doncre, Dominique (Guillaume Dominique Jacques) (1743-1820); 57x74 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras, France; French, out of copyright

Shylock and Tubal from Act III, Scene ii of The Merchant of Venice by William
XYC118501 Shylock and Tubal from Act III, Scene ii of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (oil on canvas) by Stoppelaer, Herbert (1735-1772); 59.7x73 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Portrait of a Man (oil on panel)
XIR212878 Portrait of a Man (oil on panel) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Beziers, France; German, out of copyright

LUTHER: A SERMON ON USURY. Title page of Martin Luthers A Sermon on Usury, 1519

DICKENS: CHRISTMAS CAROL. Ghosts of Departed Usurers. Etching by John Leech from the first edition of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol, 1843

MISER AND USURER, 1568. The money fool, who practices usury and hoards his money. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

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"The Moneylender: A Historical Perspective on the Role of Finance in Art and Literature" From Renaissance paintings to literary classics, the figure of the moneylender has long captivated artists and writers alike. In "The Banker and his Wife" (1538), we witness a glimpse into the world of wealth accumulation during the 16th century. The painting portrays a prosperous couple surrounded by symbols of affluence, emphasizing their association with financial power. In contrast, "Christ throwing the merchants out of the temple" (c1950) by Shirley Markham depicts an act of divine intervention against exploitative practices. This biblical scene serves as a reminder that even religion condemns unethical lending practices. William Shakespeare's play, "The Merchant of Venice, " introduces us to Shylock, one of literature's most complex moneylenders. Through this character, Shakespeare explores themes such as prejudice and justice while challenging societal perceptions surrounding finance. Christian Wilhelm Allers' depiction in "Money[lender?], Kandy, Ceylon" (1898) offers insight into global perspectives on moneylending. It showcases how this profession transcended borders and cultures throughout history. Henry Traut's artwork titled "Expulsion of the moneylenders" (1922) captures a pivotal moment in history when society began questioning exploitative financial systems. This piece reflects growing concerns about economic inequality during that era. John Flude's London Trade Card from centuries ago reveals how pawnbrokers played an essential role in providing credit to individuals who needed immediate funds but lacked traditional banking options. Artists like Marius Van Romerswael depicted scenes like "Two Usurers, " highlighting both negative stereotypes associated with moneylenders and their influence on society at large. Thomas Ingoldsby's illustration from his book published in 1887 shows how literature perpetuated certain narratives about Jewish moneylenders through stories passed down generations. Lastly, "The Money Changers" (c.