Vainglory Collection

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Acedia (Sloth) From the series Seven Deadly Sins, 1557. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
Acedia (Sloth) From the series Seven Deadly Sins, 1557. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

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

The Seven Virtues, c. 1467-1469. Artist: Guidi (called Scheggia), Antonfrancesco (1441-1476)
The Seven Virtues, c. 1467-1469. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Allegory of Virtue and Riches, ca. 1665-1667. Artist: Schalcken, Godfried Cornelisz (1643-1706)
Allegory of Virtue and Riches, ca. 1665-1667. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

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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"Vainglory: The Battle Between Virtue and Vice" In the realm of art, a timeless struggle unfolds between the forces of good and evil. Through masterpieces created by renowned artists from different eras, we witness the eternal conflict between virtue and vice. The journey begins with Pesellino's "The Seven Virtues, " painted in 1450, where courage, justice, prudence, temperance, faith, hope, and charity stand as beacons of righteousness. Yet lurking in the shadows are "The Seven Deadly Sins, " depicted by Bosch in his enigmatic style. Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue by Mantegna portrays a triumphant moment when purity triumphs over corruption. Tintoretto's Prosperity reveals that true wealth lies not in material possessions but in moral integrity. Crayer's Repentant Mary Magdalene reminds us that even those who have strayed can find redemption through remorse and transformation. Veronese captures a young man torn between virtue and vice—an internal battle faced by many. Simon Vouet's Allegory of Wealth warns against succumbing to greed while Bruegel exposes Acedia (Sloth) as one of humanity's greatest pitfalls. Pisanello presents an Allegory of Luxuria that cautions against indulgence without restraint. Guidi's The Seven Virtues reiterates their importance as guiding principles for leading a meaningful life. Finally, Schalcken depicts an allegorical struggle between Virtue and Riches—a reminder that material gain should never overshadow moral values. Through these captivating artworks spanning centuries, vainglory is exposed as an empty pursuit—superficial pride devoid of substance or lasting fulfillment. As viewers immerse themselves in this visual narrative showcasing both lightness and darkness within human nature they can compelled to reflect on their own choices—to embrace virtue or succumb to vice.