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Gluttony

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of an allegorical figure. The drawing shows a female figure in traditional attire holding a goblet and a basket. Above her head is a bat-like creature perched upon her. A pig is reclining at her feet. The word "Gula" is inscribed beneath the woman. The drawing represents the sin of gluttony. The artwork displays intricate linework and detail in the classical style.

Artwork Details

Date
probably after 1621
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2649 × 3277 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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