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Avarice
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Avarice

Jacob Matham · 1585 - 1589 · engraving; paper

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

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Avaritia, or Greed, was widely perceived as the worst of the Seven Deadly Sins, since the desire for money was the root of all evil. This personification of Avarice (with her attribute, the toad) seems not to have any idea what she needs money for. Wealth has become a burden – a weight to be carried in bags strapped to her chest.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printCovetousness
Credit lineAvarice. 1585 - 1589. Jacob Matham. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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