Wealthiness Collection (page 6)

The Tribute Money. Peter Finding the Silver Coin in the Mouth of the Fish. (The Ferry Boat to Antwerp), 1616-1634. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

The Tribute Money, ca 1625. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641)
The Tribute Money, ca 1625. Found in the collection of the Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa

The Death of Queen Sophie Amalie, 1882. Artist: Zahrtmann, Kristian (1843-1917)
The Death of Queen Sophie Amalie, 1882. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Croesus and Solon. Artist: Platzer, Johann Georg (1704-1761)
Croesus and Solon. Found in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections

The Good Samaritan, ca 1562-1563. Artist: Bassano, Jacopo, il vecchio (ca. 1510-1592)
The Good Samaritan, ca 1562-1563. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Worship of the Egyptian Bull God, Apis, c. 1500. Artist: Lippi, Filippino, (School)
The Worship of the Egyptian Bull God, Apis, c. 1500. 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

The Parable of Ananias and Sapphira, Early 17th cen Artist: Visscher, Jan Claesz (c. 1550-1612)
The Parable of Ananias and Sapphira, Early 17th cen.. From a private collection

The Unequal Couple, ca 1530. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
The Unequal Couple, ca 1530. Found in the collection of the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Dusseldorf

Aspasia surrounded by Greek philosophers. Artist: Corneille, Michel, the Younger (1642-1708)
Aspasia surrounded by Greek philosophers. Found in the collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France

Riches (Divitiae), ca. 1600. Artist: Mallery, Karel van (1571-c. 1635)
Riches (Divitiae), ca. 1600. From a private collection

Fight of the Money-Bags and the Coffers, c. 1560. Artist: Heyden, Pieter, van der (1538-1572)
Fight of the Money-Bags and the Coffers, c. 1560. From a private collection

Croesus showing Solon his Treasures. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
Croesus showing Solon his Treasures. From a private collection

Euro notes in bundles, 200s, 500s

Stacked euro notes in bundles with boat made from notes

Gold bars in a drawer cabinet

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"Wealthiness: A Historical Perspective on the Perils and Paradoxes of Prosperity" In the realm of politics, wealth has often been a subject of controversy and exploitation. The artwork "Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger. " by James Gillray vividly portrays this notion. Created in 1797, it exposes how power can manipulate wealth to endanger society's most vulnerable. Centuries earlier, Rembrandt van Rhijn's "The Parable of the Rich Fool" (1627) serves as a cautionary tale against greed and materialism. It reminds us that true richness lies not in accumulating possessions but in nurturing our souls with compassion and humility. Contrasting perspectives on wealth are also evident in Firs Sergeevich Zhuravlev's painting "After the marriage" from 1874. Here, prosperity is depicted as an outcome of love and union rather than mere accumulation. Artists like Titian explored religious themes related to wealth through works such as "The Tribute Money" (1560s). This piece reflects upon one's duty to contribute towards societal well-being while highlighting the tension between earthly riches and spiritual values. Lucas van Doetechum's depiction of "The Parable of the Talents" illustrates how prosperity should be utilized wisely for personal growth and communal benefit. It emphasizes that hoarding wealth without purpose stifles its potential for positive change. Konstantin Andreyevich Somov's surrealistic masterpiece "Harlequin and Death" (1907) delves into existential questions surrounding affluence. It prompts us to ponder whether material abundance truly guarantees happiness or if it merely masks deeper anxieties about mortality. Quentin Massys' painting titled "The Tax Collectors" (1520s) reveals how those entrusted with managing finances can exploit their position for personal gain at society's expense—a timeless reminder that corruption lurks even within systems designed to maintain wealth.