The Devil Fills the Human Heart with Lust for Riches, Power and Pleasure jupiter Image file size: 1250955

Image file size: 1250955

prophets stand as silent observers

The tranquility of the scene is further enhanced by the presence of three women engaged in a quiet conversation in the foreground

The scene is imbued with a sense of tranquillity and timelessness

german renaissance

The Devil Fills the Human Heart with Lust for Riches, Power and Pleasure jupiter Image file size: 1250955The Devil Fills the Human Heart with Lust for Riches, Power and Pleasure, 1548 Maarten van Heemskerck In an intriguing display of symbolism, the devil is depicted painting a heart shaped canvas with images of earthly desires crowns, scepters, wealth, and women. Unbeknownst to a young man admiring the painting, a woman named Voluptas slyly shackles his feet. This captivating scene is a design for a print. Copyright: Public domain