Allegorie op de hebzucht 1844

"Allegorie op de hebzucht" (Allegory of Greed) is an 1844 lithograph by Adolphe Mouilleron, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. This black and white artwork depicts a scene of indulgence and moral decay, with a central figure surrounded by figures representing wealth and temptation. The work critiques the dangers of unchecked avarice, a theme explored in numerous artistic traditions. Mouilleron's detailed and expressive line work effectively captures the somber mood and the anxieties surrounding the subject of greed.