It Takes Strong Legs to Carry Luxury

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