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Allegory of Virtue and Riches, ca. 1665-1667. Artist: Schalcken, Godfried Cornelisz (1643-1706)
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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
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This print showcases the exquisite painting "Allegory of Virtue and Riches" created by the talented artist Godfried Cornelisz Schalcken between 1665 and 1667. Housed in the esteemed National Gallery in London, this masterpiece delves into the complex relationship between wealth and virtue. Within this baroque composition, a multitude of emotions are depicted through meticulously crafted details. Pride, anger, patience, abundance, despair - all these sentiments intertwine with symbols of opulence such as gold, jewellery, and a cornucopia overflowing with riches. The viewer is confronted with the vices that accompany affluence: greed, lust, vanity. Yet amidst this sinful display lies an opportunity for redemption. The contrasting virtues emerge from within the canvas; kindness and charity counteract greed while diligence triumphs over sloth. Humility stands tall against hubris as chastity battles lechery. Each figure represents one of the seven deadly sins or virtues beautifully intertwined with mythology and literature. Through oil on copper technique employed by Schalcken's skilled hand, he captures both physical beauty and moral depth in his subjects' expressions. This evocative imagery serves as a reminder that even amidst prosperity or sickness one can find repentance or prosperity. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork captured in fine art images today, we are transported to an era where symbolism reigns supreme – where allegories serve as mirrors reflecting our own human nature back at us.
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