The Triumph of Poverty
Plaque
second half 16th century (made)
second half 16th century (made)
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The plaque 'The Triumph of Poverty' is made after a reversed design by Martin Heemskerk.
It depicts a wicker cart drawn by two asses to the right. In the cart are seated three figures. At the near side of the car are two women, one fettered and walking, and in the background is an old man. Beyond one can see a view of a town and a church.
It depicts a wicker cart drawn by two asses to the right. In the cart are seated three figures. At the near side of the car are two women, one fettered and walking, and in the background is an old man. Beyond one can see a view of a town and a church.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Triumph of Poverty (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze cast in relief |
| Brief description | Plaque, bronze, depicting the Triumph of Poverty, after M. Heemskerk, probably Netherlands, second half of 16th century |
| Physical description | A wicker cart drawn by two asses to the right; in the cart are seated three figures, with abbreviated names in Latin inscribed above: INOPIA VMI TIM; at the near side of the car, two women, one fettered, walking, and in the background, an old man; beyond is a view of a town with a church. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'INOPIA VMI TIM' |
| Object history | Bought, £9 9s. |
| Production | After a design (reversed) by Martin Heemskerk |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | The plaque 'The Triumph of Poverty' is made after a reversed design by Martin Heemskerk. It depicts a wicker cart drawn by two asses to the right. In the cart are seated three figures. At the near side of the car are two women, one fettered and walking, and in the background is an old man. Beyond one can see a view of a town and a church. |
| Bibliographic reference | Inventory of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in the Years 1903 - 1904. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum, During the Year 1903, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition with Appendix and Indices. London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, by Wyman and Sons, Limited, 1907, p. 88 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 525-1903 |
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| Record created | November 14, 2008 |
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