Eenmaal rijk stelt de mens zijn hoop op rijkdom, 1550 Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert
In this captivating piece, a man, assisted by a devil, is depicted placing the image of Hope (Spes) on a large sack brimming with coins. Once the man becomes affluent, his thoughts become solely consumed by his wealth. This intriguing artwork is accompanied by a rhymed Dutch caption in a cartouche at the bottom. The print forms part of a four-part series exploring the futility of pinning hopes on money and other worldly matters.
