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A Game of Chance
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A Game of Chance

Cornelis Anthonisz. · 1541 · houtsnede; hand coloring; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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A reputed spendthrift called Sorgheloos (Careless) is the protagonist in a series of six woodcuts. This is the fourth print, in which Sorgheloos, after having eaten, drunk and danced, begins to gamble with a pedlar. While his arm is still draped over the shoulder of Weelde (Luxury), a shabbily dressed couple – Armoede (Misery) and Pover (Poverty) – make their entrance. Sorgheloos’ fortune will soon take a different turn…

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printCarelessnessWealth, Opulence'Opulenza', 'Richezza' (Ripa)Intemperance, ImmoderationPovertystreet-traderdice-games
Credit lineA Game of Chance. 1541. Cornelis Anthonisz.. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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