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The Land of Cockaigne by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
A captivating humorous fable in a true hand-painted oil art reproduction.
“The Land of Cockaigne” is a satirical and humorous depiction of the medieval earthly paradise by Pieter Bruegel the Elder. The work illustrates the sins of sloth and gluttony through three figures—a clerk, a peasant, and a soldier—sprawled and asleep under a tree to which a table laden with food is attached. Around them, the world is an absurdity where food is omnipresent and effortlessly available: a roasted pig wanders about with a knife in its back, ready to be carved, and a soft-boiled egg walks on legs. Bruegel wittily critiques the utopia of a life without work, showing that excess leads to apathy and torpor. The composition is centered on the sleeping trio, symbolizing a society paralyzed by abundance. It is a painted moral fable, a humorous warning about the dangers of idleness.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PAINTING :
- Oil painting reproduction made by hand on a coton canvas.
- The choice of the formats is possible from the options of the article with the possibility of ordering your custom format.
- The delay for the making of the reproduction is about 3 or 4 weeks but this delay can be extended by the painter if necessary.
- Shipping time are approximately 10 to 15 business days by NORMAL delivery and 5 to 6 business days by EXPRESS delivery.
Guarantee: Satisfied or Refunded