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SEVEN DEADLY SINS: GREED. Engraving after a pen drawing, 1556, by Peter Bruegel the Elder. The Flemish verse below the engraving, freely translated reads: Grasping Avarice does not understand Honor, decency, shame, or divine command
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SEVEN DEADLY SINS: GREED. Engraving after a pen drawing, 1556, by Peter Bruegel the Elder. The Flemish verse below the engraving, freely translated reads: Grasping Avarice does not understand Honor, decency, shame, or divine command
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1556 Allegory Bruegel Damned Death Demon Elder Evil Flemish Greed Hell Money Personification Pieter Seven Deadly Sins Sinner
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This print titled "SEVEN DEADLY SINS: GREED" showcases an engraving after a pen drawing by the renowned artist Peter Bruegel the Elder in 1556. The Flemish verse beneath the engraving, loosely translated, conveys a powerful message: Grasping Avarice lacks comprehension of Honor, decency, shame, or divine command. In this thought-provoking image, Bruegel masterfully personifies Greed as a malevolent force that corrupts and blinds its victims. The allegory depicts men consumed by their insatiable desire for wealth and material possessions. Their faces bear expressions of desperation and anguish as they are trapped in the clutches of this deadly sin. Bruegel's work reflects the spirit of the Renaissance era with its attention to detail and symbolic storytelling. Through his intricate engravings, he vividly portrays the consequences of succumbing to Greed – a path leading to damnation and eternal suffering. The composition serves as a stark reminder that money alone cannot bring happiness or fulfillment. It highlights how Greed disregards moral values such as honor and decency while remaining oblivious to shame or divine guidance. This remarkable print from The Granger Collection captures both the artistic brilliance of Pieter Bruegel the Elder and his ability to convey profound messages through visual storytelling. It serves as an enduring testament to our ongoing struggle against one of humanity's most destructive vices – greed.
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