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Greed Deceives Wisdom
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Greed Deceives Wisdom

anonymous · 1520 - 1560 · houtsnede; paper

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

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One of eight moralizing proverbs. Avarity carries Innocence in a basket, surrounded by three men. Text below print.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printWisdomproverbs, sayings, etc.Saving, Frugality, Parsimony'Parsimonia' (Ripa)Innocence
Credit lineDe gierigheid bedriegt de wijsheid. 1520 - 1560. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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