Allegory of transience (vanitas), Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - Before 1619 print Death tramples three richly dressed ladies who, respectively, personify, wealth and pride. In the margin a two -way Bible quote from Joh. 2 in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving scenes symbolizing 'Vanitas'. Death as skeleton. Desire; 'Desiderio' (Ripa). Wealth, Opulence; 'Opulenza', 'Richezza' (Ripa). Pride; 'Superbia' (Ripa) ~ personification of one of the Seven Deadly Sins

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