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A Fool Feeding Flowers to Swine [fol. 42 recto]

French early 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a figure feeding pigs. The individual has animal ears and is pouring apples into a trough, while three pigs are eating. The figure is dressed in period-style clothing with a hood, and the pigs are of varying sizes. The pigs are engaged with the food, and the scene is drawn with detailed and delicate style, highlighting the features of both the figure and the pigs. The artwork portrays a pastoral moment, depicting agrarian life and the interaction between humans and animals.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1512/1515
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
3020 × 4583 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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