De gierigheid 1904

"De Gierigheid" (Avarice) is a 1904 etching by Belgian artist James Ensor. The work is known for its grotesque and satirical depiction of greed. In the foreground, a figure sits at a table counting coins while a monstrous creature with claws reaches towards them. Two figures in the background appear to be attacking the central figure with a hammer and a knife, further intensifying the sense of violence and avarice. Ensor's work often employed distorted figures and vivid colors, creating a visually jarring experience.