Envy

c. 1587

attributed to Jacob Matham, after Hendrik Goltzius

Associated Names
Jacob Matham

Artist, Dutch, 1571 - 1631

Hendrick Goltzius

Artist After, Dutch, 1558 - 1617

This is a drawing of a figure with snake-like hair, holding a serpent and an apple, accompanied by a dog. The figure is shown in a dynamic pose, with one foot lifted. In one hand, they hold an apple, and in the other hand, they hold a serpent. A dog stands near the figure. The background features a semi-abstract landscape with rolling hills and sparse vegetation. The image is detailed, with fine lines illustrating muscle definition and fabric texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Estate of Leo Steinberg

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 21.2 x 14 cm (8 3/8 x 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2011.139.104

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 332, ii/iii

  • Series Title

    The Seven Vices (plate 5)

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

G. F. K. Parthey [1798-1872], Berlin (Lugt 1189); Leo Steinberg, New York (1920-2011); Estate of Leo Steinberg; gift to NGA, 2011

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge: no. 288

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (Matham) Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no 332, ii/iii

Inscriptions

lower left in image: 5; lower center in plate: Invidia atra lues successibus aspera faustis / Ipsa fit infoelix carnificina sui; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: d/1 / J. Matham B III 275 "Envy"

Wikidata ID

Q76559291

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