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Pride comes before a Fall, c. 1600 (engraving)
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Pride comes before a Fall, c. 1600 (engraving)
XJF472238 Pride comes before a Fall, c.1600 (engraving) by Goltzius, Conraad (c.1560-1617); Private Collection; (add.info.: The figure of Pride is shown with skeletal legs and arms, and the temptation of Adam and Eve is played out under her skirt. The original print has an overlaying skirt that could be lifted to revel the scene beneath.); Netherlandish, in copyright
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Adam Bare Bone Bones Breasts Busts Demon Devil Elizabeth Fall Forbidden Herod Legs Lucifer Peacock Pelvis Pride Ruff Satan Skeletal Skeleton Skirt Tempted Tempting Wearing Allegorical Bared Serpent
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The engraving "Pride comes before a Fall" by Conraad Goltzius, created around 1600, is a captivating and thought-provoking piece of art. In this allegorical scene, the figure of Pride is depicted with skeletal legs and arms, symbolizing the fragility and transience of human arrogance. Underneath her skirt unfolds the temptation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. As we lift the overlaying skirt, we are confronted with an intricate portrayal of biblical scenes. The Tree of Knowledge stands tall as forbidden fruit dangles from its branches. A peacock's head emerges from behind Pride's figure while a snake slithers nearby, representing the serpent that tempted Adam and Eve to eat from the tree. Within roundals surrounding Pride are busts depicting various figures such as Lucifer, Satan, Nebuchadnezzar, Herod, Queen Elizabeth I wearing a ruff collar. These characters serve as reminders of historical figures who succumbed to their own pride throughout time. Goltzius skillfully captures both male and female forms in his artwork; women baring their breasts alongside men adorned with elaborate costumes. The presence of bare bones and pelvis further emphasizes our mortality beneath our outward appearances. This intriguing print serves as a cautionary tale about hubris leading to downfall—a timeless reminder that no one is immune to pride's destructive consequences.
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