It Takes Strong Legs to Carry Luxury

Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne, Adriaen Pietersz. van de Venne, Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne, Adriaen Pietersz. van de Venne, c. 1625 - c. 1635

Being short of money may be unpleasant, but having too much of it causes its own problems. This drawing is a literal illustration of an Old Dutch saying, which translates as: ‘It takes strong legs to carry luxury’. Moral strength is needed to be able to support the burden of worldly riches.

  • Artwork typedrawing
  • Object numberRP-T-00-758
  • Dimensionsheight 503 mm x width 408 mm
  • Physical characteristicsred chalk, original framing line in red chalk

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