Anatomy of Sin, V Envy

This collection draws on illustrations in old books on anatomy, botany and zoology in order to make a dissection of the symbols that tradition has associated from time immemorial with the seven deadly sins. Lust, sloth, gluttony, anger, envy, greed and pride are treated in the Bible and Dante's Divine Comedy as a recurring theme, whilst they are also referred to by Medieval and Renaissance writers alike, pairing a demon with each particular sin, and even an element of alchemy.

In Dante's purgatory, the sin of envy is punished by sewing shut the eyes of those sinners gazing with desire at the fortune and wealth of others. In Christian tradition, the serpent is identified with envy in the Book of Genesis.

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