Gierigheid 1550 - 1625

"Gierigheid" (Greed) is an engraving by Dutch artist Pieter Jalhea Furnius, dating from 1550-1625. The artwork, which is located in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a woman seated on a chest, her right hand reaching towards a pouch of coins, while her left hand clutches a string of pearls. The woman is surrounded by luxurious items, including a wine jug and a set of goblets, which symbolize the temptations of greed. This work is an example of 16th-century Dutch engravings, and is a commentary on the dangers of greed and avarice.