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Envy, c1587. Creator: Jacob Matham
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Envy, c1587. Creator: Jacob Matham
Envy, c1587. Series: The Vices, plate 5
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Envy, plate 5 from the series 'The Vices' by Jacob Matham (c1587), is a powerful allegorical engraving from the Dutch artistic school of the late 16th century. This black and white print depicts the personification of Envy, a complex and destructive emotion, as a man with the head of a serpent and the body of a naked figure. The man's face is contorted in anger and jealousy, his eyes fixed on a dog, a symbol of contentment and happiness, held by a second figure. The use of allegorical figures in this print is common in the art of the Low Countries during this period, reflecting the moral and ethical concerns of the time. Envy is shown as a reptilian creature, a snake or serpent, emphasizing the sinister and insidious nature of this emotion. The man's nakedness and the presence of a second figure, possibly representing Ignorance or Pride, further underscore the destructive potential of Envy. This print is part of the 'The Vices' series, which includes ten plates depicting various vices and their consequences. The series was popular in Europe during the Renaissance and was widely disseminated through printmaking techniques. The text accompanying the print, written in Dutch, reads "IN JEZELLICKS JEZELLICKS" which translates to "jealousy, jealousy," emphasizing the repetitive and consuming nature of this emotion. This rare and intriguing print is now part of the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), a testament to the enduring appeal and significance of this artwork in the heritage of European art.
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