Devil and a Man at a Statue Size:24" x 36" (Vertical) wood carving

wood carving

She has two faces and uses two fishing rods to lure people towards knowledge (books) and money

masterfully crafted by Willem de Famars Testas

Image file name: portrait_of_machteld_muilman_d22423b9

perched atop a bag of money

Devil and a Man at a Statue Size:24" x 36" (Vertical) wood carvingDuivel en een man bij een standbeeld, 1609 Willem Isaacsz. van Swanenburg A riveting depiction of a statue of a woman holding an anchor, symbolizing hope, perched atop a bag of money. This statue is intriguingly held by both a devil and a man, suggesting a complex narrative. Scattered before them are assorted treasures, further enhancing the scene's enigmatic allure. Below this captivating tableau is a pair of Latin verses and a Dutch poem, providing