The Triumph of Envy, from The Cycle of the Vicissitudes of Human Affairs, plate 4 1564

This engraving by Cornelis Cort, titled *The Triumph of Envy*, depicts a chariot pulled by horses and driven by a woman representing Envy. The chariot is accompanied by other figures representing the vices of human affairs, such as *Detraction* and *Calumny*, and is part of Cort's series *The Cycle of the Vicissitudes of Human Affairs*. The image was printed in 1564 and is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The work illustrates a specific theme of a larger series, highlighting the dangers of envy and how it can lead to other negative actions. The intricate detail of the engraving and its masterful use of light and shadow make it a powerful example of Renaissance art.