Densely painted, the centre of the canvas offers a strong concentration of organic, linear and colourful elements, which grasp the viewer’s attention while challenging his decoding ability. “O Tesouro” spurs a compelling and relevant reflection on the global effects of a greedy ideology based on every man for himself and on the law of the jungle. While such motto increases disparities between the tricksters and the most vulnerable by allowing massive wealth concentration, it also contributes to a detrimental spirit of competition and division.