Once Rich, Man Places His Hope in Wealth pastoral scene Experience the dramatic scene of

Experience the dramatic scene of sailing ships bravely battling the turbulent sea near a rock tower

Gestrande walvis bij Noordwijk op 28 december 1614

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Once Rich, Man Places His Hope in Wealth pastoral scene Experience the dramatic scene ofEenmaal rijk stelt de mens zijn hoop op rijkdom, 1550 Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert In this captivating piece, a man, assisted by a devil, is depicted placing the image of Hope (Spes) on a large sack brimming with coins. Once the man becomes affluent, his thoughts become solely consumed by his wealth. This intriguing artwork is accompanied by a rhymed Dutch caption in a cartouche at the bottom. The print forms part of a four part series exploring the