Artwork
The Seven Vices: Sloth
The Seven Vices: Sloth 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: 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.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
