The Divestment of Wealth 1815 - 1816

"The Divestment of Wealth" is an 1815-1816 etching by J.F. Clemens, a Danish artist known for his satirical works. The print depicts a scene of a family seemingly losing all their money due to gambling. The couple is shown with their child as they appear to be giving away all their money, represented by a box of coins, to a third person. This artwork is a social commentary on the dangers of gambling, a common theme in Clemens' work. The etching is part of a series of prints that depict various social vices of the time, often with a moralizing tone. "The Divestment of Wealth" is part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.