Envy

About this work

This chaotic scene is packed with tiny figures and strange creatures. A woman sits in the center, holding a mirror while a monkey reaches for it. Around her, people are fighting, climbing, or hiding—some look like they’re in pain. Buildings, animals, and odd tools fill the background, all crammed together in a messy, dark space. The word "INVIDIA" (Latin for "envy") is written below the woman, hinting this is about jealousy. The tiny, crowded details make it feel like a warning about how envy spreads chaos. Look up engraving to see how artists like this carved images into metal.