Dangers and Vices Accompanying Wealth

Philip Galle, after Maerten van Heemskerck

National Gallery of Art

There is a drawing of an allegorical scene with various personified elements. The scene presents several figures with labels such as "Periculum," "Pavor," "Latrocinium," "Regina Pecunia," "Stultitia," "Tristitia," and "Invidia." The drawing depicts a narrative scene where several characters interact with each other. The central figure "Regina Pecunia" sits regally on a throne or carriage. The figures around her, each labeled with their Latin descriptors, contribute to conveying the themes of human vices or misfortunes. The overall composition is intricate, with detailed engravings depicting the emotions and characteristics symbolized by the figures. The cloudy background and complex poses add to the richness and depth of the allegory being depicted.