Wealth, plate five from Virtues and Vices 1549
heinrichaldegrever
theartinstituteofchicago
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fantasy sketch
Heinrich Aldegrever's "Wealth" (1549) is a German Renaissance engraving from his "Virtues and Vices" series. The print depicts a crowned female figure, a personification of wealth, who is holding a chalice and a bag of coins, surrounded by treasure chests and coins. The woman's opulent attire and the abundance of gold coins and jewels symbolize the power and allure of wealth. This masterful engraving, now housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies Aldegrever's skill in portraying human form and intricate detail.
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