jul 3, 1630 - Title of work - Greed
Date of work - 1592 - 1635
Artist - Callot, Jacques
Current location -National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
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Medium - etching, and engraving
Dimensions- unknown for this piece
How it represents a deadly sin - This shows an old woman in rags and worn out clothes surrounded by her bags of money and treasure chest. She hold a bag of gold and is counting her fortunes. However, she has a demon over her head and is isolated. This represents death and a deadly sin overhead. There also happens to be a frog/toad behind her which may represent greed.
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