Gierigheid 1636 - 1700

"Gierigheid" (Greed) is an etching by Dutch artist Jean de Weert, dated between 1636 and 1700. The print depicts an older woman carefully weighing coins while her eyes remain fixed on the scales. The woman is seated at a table with a money box and a bag of coins, highlighting her obsession with wealth. This work is a powerful example of 17th-century Dutch printmaking and explores the theme of greed, a timeless human vice. The detailed etching style and use of light and shadow create a sense of realism and drama.