Allegory of Abuses by the Authorities of Church and State, 1570-1580. Creator: Gillis Mostaert.

Allegory of Abuses by the Authorities of Church and State, 1570-1580. Creator: Gillis Mostaert.

2-975-343 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Allegory of Abuses by the Authorities of Church and State, 1570-1580. Alternative title: The Haywain: An Allegory of Worldly and Spiritual Abuses. People fight to get their hands on hay which symbolises worldly possessions. Below left is Death.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Gillis Mostaert, attributed to: Dutch, Flemish, Netherlandish: Artist, painter

Medium
  1. Oil on panel

Picture Type
  1. Allegory
  2. Painting

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Netherlands

  1. 52 30 00 N , 005 45 00 E

Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Christianity

Society & Culture Law & Crime

Society & Culture Issues & Causes

Artistic Representations Allegories

People Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3950x2220
File Size : 25,691kb


Aliases

  1. SK-A-972
  1. 1060001200
  1. 2-975-343
  1. 2975343
  1. SK-A-972

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