Moralizing pamphlet on greed and sloth, Der Bruder Esel mit dem Gelt (title on object), Allegory of the wrong world and the rewards of greed and sloth. In the center, a donkey stands like a 'donkey stretch' shitting gold coins. His rider sits on his back in an inverted position and holds a 'Judenspiess' in his hand. Citizens from all walks of life descend upon it to collect the gold pieces. With German caption denouncing the Christians for their lust for wealth and the Jews for their usury. (Pictured Jews identified by circle on cloak)., print maker: anonymous, Germany, 1629, paper, etching, e

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Moralizing pamphlet on greed and sloth, Der Bruder Esel mit dem Gelt (title on object), Allegory of the wrong world and the rewards of greed and sloth. In the center, a donkey stands like a 'donkey stretch' shitting gold coins. His rider sits on his back in an inverted position and holds a 'Judenspiess' in his hand. Citizens from all walks of life descend upon it to collect the gold pieces. With German caption denouncing the Christians for their lust for wealth and the Jews for their usury. (Pictured Jews identified by circle on cloak)., print maker: anonymous, Germany, 1629, paper, etching, engraving, height 275 mm × width 336 mm

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License: Licensed
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