Artwork
The Seven Vices: Lust
The Seven Vices: Lust is a print by the Renaissance artist Hans Burgkmair I. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1923.240
- Credit line
- Charles W. Harkness Endowment Fund
About this work
Overview
The Seven Vices: Lust is a woodcut print created by Hans Burgkmair around 1510, now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
Depicting an intimate couple, the work conveys luxury and sensuality through the woman's elaborate curly hair and flowing dress, contrasted with the man's simpler tunic and hose.
Technique & Style
Executed in woodcut, the piece features bold lines and intricate details, characteristic of Burgkmair's technique within the broader Renaissance printmaking tradition.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1510, the print's history prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed here.
Context
Part of a series titled The Seven Vices, this work reflects Renaissance-era explorations of moral themes through art.
Artist & collection
