Gierigheid (Avaritia) 1619 - 1675

"Gierigheid (Avaritia)" is an etching by Lucas Vorsterman I, a prominent printmaker of the Dutch Golden Age. Created between 1619 and 1675, the artwork depicts a miser, his face contorted in a gleeful grin, as he clutches a bulging moneybag. Coins scattered on the table beside him add to the visual theme of avarice. The print is an excellent example of Vorsterman's skill in rendering detail and capturing human expression, contributing to the genre of "The Seven Deadly Sins." This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a poignant reminder of the dangers of greed, and its influence on both individual and societal morality.