The Merchant
Author: Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712
Image Title: The Merchant
Scripture Reference:
- Matthew 6 (further images / scripture text)
Description: Two accountants work at a desk while a third man standing in front of them gives directions. Account books are piled on the floor and line the shelves around the room. On the wall hang notes with names of such countries as England, France, or Spain. Through the open door, large sailboats are visible. The Dutch artist and poet Jan Luiken (1649-1712) was responsible for drawing this emblem and for creating the motto and poem that follow. Jan Luiken and/or his son Casper Luiken (1672-1708) were responsible for its etching. The attendant scripture text is Matthew 6:19-21.
Motto:
See far, and toil
For eternal good.
Poem:
The merchant advances his money,
And risks his goods out of eyes and hands,
In the hope of profit, after his decision:
So also act those with good judgments,
Who advance the being of this time,
For the great fortune of eternity.
(Translation by Josephine V. Brown, with editorial assistance from William G. Stryker)
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