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Coin Purse Collection

"The Dark Side of the Coin Purse: Unveiling the Bad Effects, Theft, and Fight" In this captivating journey through history

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Cover of ' Les Crobeaux (Paris)', number 142, Satirique en Couleurs

Cover of " Les Crobeaux (Paris)", number 142, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4874935 Cover of " Les Crobeaux (Paris)", number 142, Satirique en Couleurs, 1907_12_15: La peire - Anticlericalism - Cupidite/Avarice, Eg anti Gospel, Cure thief, Crucifixion - Jesus

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Costume of a medieval princess (from Victorian staging of Shakespeare's As You Like It)

Costume of a medieval princess (from Victorian staging of Shakespeare's As You Like It)
FLO4655625 Costume of a medieval princess (from Victorian staging of Shakespeare's As You Like It, Love's Labour's Lost)

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Bourses and purse, 15th century, decorative clasp - Chromolithography

Bourses and purse, 15th century, decorative clasp - Chromolithography, drawing by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck
FLO4643504 Bourses and purse, 15th century, decorative clasp - Chromolithography, drawing by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903), for his book "Costumes

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Letter U Loan. Engraving in ' Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers''

Letter U Loan. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers""
DUV4211561 Letter U Loan. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"". A work in which a child, while having fun, can learn about the most useful Arts to the Society

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Noblewoman of Genoa with flowers in her hair and bodice. Handcolored copperplate engraving

Noblewoman of Genoa with flowers in her hair and bodice. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4705968 Noblewoman of Genoa with flowers in her hair and bodice. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Woman of Alsace, with her purse hanging from her belt. Handcolored copperplate engraving

Woman of Alsace, with her purse hanging from her belt. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4706013 Woman of Alsace, with her purse hanging from her belt. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Miss Marie Cico and Simone in 'Les Contes de Boccace' in costume as an Italian lady, 1550

Miss Marie Cico and Simone in "Les Contes de Boccace" in costume as an Italian lady, 1550
FLO4656199 Miss Marie Cico and Simone in "Les Contes de Boccace" in costume as an Italian lady, 1550. Miss Cico (1843-1875) was a French actress and singer

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Roman mythology: Mercury, god of commerce and travel, messenger of the gods, with his attributes

Roman mythology: Mercury, god of commerce and travel, messenger of the gods, with his attributes, helmet wing
FLO4679857 Roman mythology: Mercury, god of commerce and travel, messenger of the gods, with his attributes, helmet wing, hand-held purse

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: The lawyer. The wealthy client puts a tax in the hands of the dishonest lawyer

The lawyer. The wealthy client puts a tax in the hands of the dishonest lawyer
FLO4675708 The lawyer. The wealthy client puts a tax in the hands of the dishonest lawyer. Death also contributes, but reminds him that the hourglass has passed away

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: The Morning Visit: Caricature on the relations between aristocracy and the clergy

The Morning Visit: Caricature on the relations between aristocracy and the clergy
FLO4718228 The Morning Visit: Caricature on the relations between aristocracy and the clergy. Lord at his table writing with a quill pen surrounded by documents and charters

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: depiction of hypocrisy. A horned demon in holy robes preaches at a table while stealing gold

depiction of hypocrisy. A horned demon in holy robes preaches at a table while stealing gold from a fellow's purse
FLO4718189 depiction of hypocrisy. A horned demon in holy robes preaches at a table while stealing gold from a fellow's purse

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Rich German patricians in the 14th century

Rich German patricians in the 14th century
NWI4957751 Rich German patricians in the 14th century.; (add.info.: Rich German patricians in the 14th century.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Cover of ' Les Corbeaux (Paris)', number 77, Satirique en N & B

Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 77, Satirique en N & B
ICA4874667 Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 77, Satirique en N & B, 1906_9_16: Le quart d'heure de Rabelais - Anticlericalism - Separation of Church and State, Luxure

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Fashionable women or wonderful eating ice cream with their dogs at a cafe, circa 1800

Fashionable women or wonderful eating ice cream with their dogs at a cafe, circa 1800
FLO4678047 Fashionable women or wonderful eating ice cream with their dogs at a cafe, circa 1800. The menu includes lemon, orange, pistachio, and white cream

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Berengaria, Queen of King Richard I of England, 1195. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes

Berengaria, Queen of King Richard I of England, 1195. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "
FLO4655784 Berengaria, Queen of King Richard I of England, 1195. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Costume of the reign of King Charles I, England, circa 1636. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas

Costume of the reign of King Charles I, England, circa 1636. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's
FLO4656720 Costume of the reign of King Charles I, England, circa 1636. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Coin Purse, c. 1940. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes

Coin Purse, c. 1940. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Coin Purse, c. 1940

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: A rich man gives a money purse to a poor man, illustration of the fable of La Fontaine ' The

A rich man gives a money purse to a poor man, illustration of the fable of La Fontaine " The savetier
PCT4280553 A rich man gives a money purse to a poor man, illustration of the fable of La Fontaine " The savetier and the financier" by Albert Robida (1848-1926)

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: The bad effects of the game, the theft and the fight. Two players threatened with their weapons

The bad effects of the game, the theft and the fight. Two players threatened with their weapons Miniature
LRI4665139 The bad effects of the game, the theft and the fight. Two players threatened with their weapons Miniature from " The Book of Good Moors" by Jacques the Great (1360-1415/1418)

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Picture Books and Coin Purse, 1824. Creator: Utagawa Kunimitsu

Picture Books and Coin Purse, 1824. Creator: Utagawa Kunimitsu
Picture Books and Coin Purse, 1824

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Coin Purse, c. 1938. Creator: Ray Price

Coin Purse, c. 1938. Creator: Ray Price
Coin Purse, c. 1938

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: The Leproux Quest in Chio, drawing by Emile Bayard, to illustrate the story '

The Leproux Quest in Chio, drawing by Emile Bayard, to illustrate the story "
LSE4331233 The Leproux Quest in Chio, drawing by Emile Bayard, to illustrate the story " The island of Chio" (Eastern Turkey), in 1877, by Dr. A.Testevuide

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: The mismatched couple (oil on panel, 16th century)

The mismatched couple (oil on panel, 16th century)
LRI4571394 The mismatched couple (oil on panel, 16th century) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); Akademie der Bildenden Kunste, Vienna

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Portrait of Justice Minister of France Guillaume Jouvenel des Ursins (Painting

Portrait of Justice Minister of France Guillaume Jouvenel des Ursins (Painting
LRI4621028 Portrait of Justice Minister of France Guillaume Jouvenel des Ursins (Painting, 15th century) by Fouquet, Jean (c.1420-80); Louvre, Paris

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: The Banker - Lithography, 1835

The Banker - Lithography, 1835
LRI4353772 The Banker - Lithography, 1835 by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Banker - Lithography by Honore Daumier (1808-1879)

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Alphonse (Alfonso Gieronimo) by Ornano 1548-1610 during the plague of Bordeaux 1604

Alphonse (Alfonso Gieronimo) by Ornano 1548-1610 during the plague of Bordeaux 1604
XEE4156424 Alphonse (Alfonso Gieronimo) by Ornano 1548-1610 during the plague of Bordeaux 1604 - engraving of 1860 by Unknown Artist

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: The old man holding a purse and his stick walking in a hostile landscape is surmounted by

The old man holding a purse and his stick walking in a hostile landscape is surmounted by
LSE4089569 The old man holding a purse and his stick walking in a hostile landscape is surmounted by an angel waving a spee of fire, Plate VII - Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Avarice - An old woman looks at her gold coins, which she just came out of her hiding

Avarice - An old woman looks at her gold coins, which she just came out of her hiding
JLJ4687187 Avarice - An old woman looks at her gold coins, which she just came out of her hiding place, in the light of a candle - Painting by Mathias Stomer (Matthias Stom) (1600-1650) Ec Flam

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: The Wedding Contract - Painting by Quentin Metsys (Matsys, Massys, Matsijs) (1466-1530)

The Wedding Contract - Painting by Quentin Metsys (Matsys, Massys, Matsijs) (1466-1530)
LRI4663997 The Wedding Contract - Painting by Quentin Metsys (Matsys, Massys, Matsijs) (1466-1530), oil on wood, 16th century

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: La cicada chez la ant - Anticlerical caricature of a Jesuite holding an open purse that

La cicada chez la ant - Anticlerical caricature of a Jesuite holding an open purse that
LSE4088237 La cicada chez la ant - Anticlerical caricature of a Jesuite holding an open purse that he tends to an immorous woman, wearing a crown of wheat epis

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: The Widows Mite (The Widows Offering) - engraving by Gustave Dore - later

The Widows Mite (The Widows Offering) - engraving by Gustave Dore - later
XEE4160156 The Widows Mite (The Widows Offering) - engraving by Gustave Dore - later colouring by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Representation of a camerlinguist sitting at his office, 1250 (painting on wood)

Representation of a camerlinguist sitting at his office, 1250 (painting on wood)
LRI4667316 Representation of a camerlinguist sitting at his office, 1250 (painting on wood) by Italian School, (13th century); Archivio di Stato, Siena

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: The Calling of St Matthew, detail (oil on canvas, 1599-1600)

The Calling of St Matthew, detail (oil on canvas, 1599-1600)
LRI4697121 The Calling of St Matthew, detail (oil on canvas, 1599-1600) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); Contarelli Chapel, S

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Inquisition 'Autodafe presides by Saint Dominique de Guzman (1170-1221)

Inquisition "Autodafe presides by Saint Dominique de Guzman (1170-1221)
LRI4665398 Inquisition " Autodafe presides by Saint Dominique de Guzman (1170-1221), founder of the Dominican Order, eproof of the fire of the heretical book

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Angel has the rope and purse instruments of the Passion of Christ Detail of a painting by

Angel has the rope and purse instruments of the Passion of Christ Detail of a painting by
JLJ4659764 Angel has the rope and purse instruments of the Passion of Christ Detail of a painting by Simon Vouet (1590-1649) 17th century Private Collection by Vouet

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: The money lender A loan shark counting his coins. Miniature taken from '

The money lender A loan shark counting his coins. Miniature taken from "
LRI4668104 The money lender A loan shark counting his coins. Miniature taken from " The Book of Good Moors" by Jacques the Great (1360-1415/1418), dedicated to Jean Duke of Berry, 1478

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Poor girl selling small bouquets at the exit of a toy store where rich people come out

Poor girl selling small bouquets at the exit of a toy store where rich people come out
LSE4099622 Poor girl selling small bouquets at the exit of a toy store where rich people come out (shopping for Christmas?) - drawing by Adrien Marie, 1885. Engraving

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: First page of an account book representing a payment of annuities - 15th century

First page of an account book representing a payment of annuities - 15th century
LSE4087918 First page of an account book representing a payment of annuities - 15th century miniature by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Allegory of wear sitting on a safe, she counts coins. Other wealth is near her for

Allegory of wear sitting on a safe, she counts coins. Other wealth is near her for
XEE4135767 Allegory of wear sitting on a safe, she counts coins. Other wealth is near her for greater safety. Engraving in " Iconologie oder Ideen aus dem Gebiete der Leidenschaften und

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: A mistrustful man counts his money by holding a purse in his hand

A mistrustful man counts his money by holding a purse in his hand
GIA4799123 A mistrustful man counts his money by holding a purse in his hand. Painting by Gerard Dou (or Gerrit Dow) (1613-1675) 17th century Milan Museo del castello by Dou

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Vanitas Still Life (Vanite) with deck of cards, instrument and skull

Vanitas Still Life (Vanite) with deck of cards, instrument and skull
JLJ4602736 Vanitas Still Life (Vanite) with deck of cards, instrument and skull. Painting of the French School. 17th century

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Cartoon of Banker Drawing by Honore Daumier (1808-1879) from 'The Charivari'

Cartoon of Banker Drawing by Honore Daumier (1808-1879) from "The Charivari"
JLJ4646627 Cartoon of Banker Drawing by Honore Daumier (1808-1879) from " The Charivari" 1835. Private collection by Daumier

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Galloromain art (Gallo-Roman): 'Mercury standing holding the purse headdress

Galloromain art (Gallo-Roman): "Mercury standing holding the purse headdress
JLJ4619384 Galloromain art (Gallo-Roman): " Mercury standing holding the purse headdress of the Petase" Bronze statuette

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: An alchemist. Painting by David Teniers II dit David Le Jeune (1610 - 1690), Ec

An alchemist. Painting by David Teniers II dit David Le Jeune (1610 - 1690), Ec
JLJ4660506 An alchemist. Painting by David Teniers II dit David Le Jeune (1610 - 1690), Ec. Flam, 17th century. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0.34 x 0.43m

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Austria, Vienna. Viennese specialty, famous detailed petit point needlework

Austria, Vienna. Viennese specialty, famous detailed petit point needlework

Background imageCoin Purse Collection: Triptych of the Calvary (left panel, the Nativity in the upper section, Saint Francis of Assisi)

Triptych of the Calvary (left panel, the Nativity in the upper section, Saint Francis of Assisi)
XIR897491 Triptych of the Calvary (left panel, the Nativity in the upper section, Saint Francis of Assisi and possibly Saint Julian the Hospitaller in the lower section) (oil on panel) by Weyden



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"The Dark Side of the Coin Purse: Unveiling the Bad Effects, Theft, and Fight" In this captivating journey through history, we explore the multifaceted nature of a seemingly innocent object - the coin purse. From ancient times to modern eras, its presence has witnessed both joyous moments and sinister deeds. As we delve into Jacques the Great's masterpiece "The Book of Good Moors, " dating back to 1478, we encounter two players locked in a fierce battle. Threatened by their weapons, they reveal how a simple game can spiral into chaos and destruction. Moving forward to Utagawa Kunimitsu's "Picture Books and Coin Purse" from 1824, we witness an intriguing scene that hints at theft. The delicate balance between ownership and deceit is portrayed as someone cunningly attempts to snatch away what rightfully belongs to another. Ray Price's "Coin Purse" from 1938 takes us on an artistic exploration of conflict. With vivid strokes, he captures the intensity of a fight unfolding before our eyes. It serves as a reminder that even something as small as a they are become embroiled in larger battles for power or survival. Emile Bayard's drawing depicting "The Leproux Quest in Chio" adds yet another layer to our narrative. As it illustrates an enthralling story filled with mystery and danger, one cannot help but wonder if this quest revolves around obtaining or protecting a precious coin purse. Intriguingly juxtaposed with these tales is an oil painting from the 16th century titled "The Mismatched Couple. " Here lies evidence that not all interactions involving they are fraught with peril; sometimes they serve as symbols of unity amidst diversity or love forged against societal odds. Guillaume Jouvenel des Ursins' portrait reveals yet another facet - corruption within justice systems.