Artwork
The Seven Vices: Sloth
The Seven Vices: Sloth 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.
- 1923.258
- Credit line
- Charles W. Harkness Endowment Fund
About this work
Overview
The Seven Vices: Sloth is a woodcut print created by Hans Burgkmair around 1510. It is a representation of the vice of sloth, and is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in a long dress standing beside a donkey on its hind legs. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a contemporary female figure, while the donkey may symbolize laziness or sloth. The scene likely conveys a moral message related to the vice.
Technique & Style
The work is a woodcut, a technique characteristic of Burgkmair's oeuvre. The image features bold lines and a simple, light-colored background, which allows the figures to take prominence. The level of detail in the woman's dress and the donkey's halter suggests a high level of craftsmanship.
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