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This collection draws on illustrations in old books on anatomy, botany and zoology in order to make a dissection of the symbols that tradition has associated from time immemorial with the seven deadly sins. Lust, sloth, gluttony, anger, envy, greed and pride are treated in the Bible and Dante's Divine Comedy as a recurring theme, whilst they are also referred to by Medieval and Renaissance writers alike, pairing a demon with each particular sin, and even an element of alchemy.

A human skull with a crown portrays greed, as does the figure of the magpie, being an animal which hoards bright, seemingly valuable objects in its nest, according to popular tradition. In the background, the establishments of the church and nobility are represented by their
possessions, temples and palaces.

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Description
This collection draws on illustrations in old books on anatomy, botany and zoology in order to make a dissection of the symbols that tradition has associated from time immemorial with the seven deadly sins. Lust, sloth, gluttony, anger, envy, greed and pride are treated in the Bible and Dante's Divine Comedy as a recurring theme, whilst they are also referred to by Medieval and Renaissance writers alike, pairing a demon with each particular sin, and even an element of alchemy.

A human skull with a crown portrays greed, as does the figure of the magpie, being an animal which hoards bright, seemingly valuable objects in its nest, according to popular tradition. In the background, the establishments of the church and nobility are represented by their
possessions, temples and palaces.

For Tshirts visit: mimetica.bigcartel.com Thank you!