Artwork
The Seven Vices: Lust
The Seven Vices: Lust is a print by the Renaissance artist Hans Burgkmair the Elder. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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
Artist
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
