Misers, Moneylenders, and Thieves

15 [ Jan Uytenbogaert, 'The Goldweigher' ]: view image; Etching and drypoint by Rembrandt van Rhyn (1606–69). [Netherlands] 1639.

24.5 x 20.8 cmCA n4 x

Second state. Uytenbogaert was the Receiver General in Amsterdam for the state of Holland. He made the first payment on Rembrandt's new house in 1639, since one of his clients owed the artist money for two paintings. Rembrandt probably did this portrait in thanks for Uytenbogaert's generosity.

16 Le Plaisir des Vieillards: view image; Engraved and published by Pierre François Basan (1735–97), after the painting by David Teniers the Younger (1610–90). Paris [18th century].

26.5 x 19.2 cmCA f19 x

Below image: "Tiré du Cabinet de Mr. le Comte de Vence." An old couple weighing coins.

17 [ Peasant with Coins ]: view image; Engraving and drypoint by Carl Ernst Christoph Hess (1755–1828), after the painting by Adrian van Ostade (1610–85). [Germany, 18th century].

28.5 x 19.7 cmCA g12 x

Below image: "Aus der Sammlung des Canonicus Speth."

18 [ Banquet with Musicians ]: view image; Engraving by Crispijn de Passe the Elder (ca. 1565–1637). [n.p., ca. 1600].

10 x 14 cmCA g42

A woman steals the purse of a peasant while they sit at a meal. Below image: "Die burss, vnd frische frewlein den bawren bringen vmb das sein." From his Stirpium Insignium Nobilitatis, "in Verlegung Ludwig Kunings vo Basel," first edition published before 1612, another edition dated 1617. The prints were also published in other sets.

19 Dove L'Oro Parla, Ogni Lingua Tace: view image; Etching and engraving by Giuseppe Maria Mitelli (1634–1718). [Bologna, 1678].

27 x 20 cmCA i2 x

Number thirteen from his series of fifty engravings illustrating Italian proverbs. A man murders, then steals the victim's purse, offering a witness money to keep quiet.

20 La Commodità Fà l'Huomo Ladro: view image; Etching and engraving by Giuseppe Maria Mitelli (1634–1718). [Bologna, 1678].

27 x 20 cmCA i3 x

Number twenty-two from his series of fifty engravings illustrating Italian proverbs. A thief steals the purse of a sleeping old man.

21 Le Riche du Jour ou le Préteur sur Gages: view image; Hand-colored engraving by Joseph Laurent Julien (d.1805). Paris, chez l'auteur; et chez Depeuille, [late 18th century].

32.5 x 37 cmCA f18 xxx

An old woman pawns her jewels to a sinister-looking pawnbroker, whose sign reads: "Je prête Madame, à mes concitoyens à deux cent pour cent d'intérèts."

22 Le Cornard Contant: view image; Engraving; F.L.D. Ciartres "excud." (François Langlois, 1589–1647). [France, early 17th century].

31 x 22 cm, imageCA f1 xx

Possibly a plate from his Oiseaux et Grotesques. The "happy cuckold" does not mind his lost honor, because his "horns of plenty" bring him immeasurable happiness. (French caption).