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Land of Cockaigne, 1567 (oil on panel)
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Land of Cockaigne, 1567 (oil on panel)
BAL114013 Land of Cockaigne, 1567 (oil on panel) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 52x78 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany; (add.info.: 13th c satire on monastic life; ); Flemish, out of copyright
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Clerk Cooked Folk Tale Geese Gluttony Greed Overeating Pancakes Pigs Sausages Stomach Swollen Tarts Northern Renaissance
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This print, titled "Land of Cockaigne" by Pieter the Elder Bruegel, takes us on a whimsical journey into an imaginary land filled with indulgence and excess. Painted in 1567 during the Northern Renaissance period, this oil on panel masterpiece measures 52x78 cm and is housed in the Alte Pinakothek museum in Munich, Germany. The scene depicts a satirical portrayal of monastic life from the 13th century. In this fantastical land, gluttony reigns supreme as pigs roam freely while geese fly overhead. The air is thick with mouthwatering aromas of cooked delicacies such as pancakes, tarts, sausages, and eggs. Greed knows no bounds here as people gorge themselves to their heart's content. Every character within this vibrant composition tells a story - from the soldier toiling away at his feast to the peasant reveling in his swollen stomach. Even the clerk cannot resist joining in on this extravagant display of overeating. Bruegel masterfully captures both the humor and critique behind our insatiable desires for food and drink. Through vivid colors and intricate details, he invites us to reflect upon our own relationship with consumption and excess. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of art history, we are reminded that even centuries ago artists were able to use their craft to shed light on societal issues that still resonate today.
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