Gezegende leven van de luiaard Lipotopo 1565

This 16th-century engraving by Niccolo Nelli depicts a scene from the life of Lipotopo, a sloth. The artwork, titled *Gezegende leven van de luiaard Lipotopo*, showcases a detailed illustration of the sloth's daily routines, including bathing, eating, and interacting with others, highlighting the sloth's leisurely and carefree lifestyle. The composition is divided into two parts, with the top showing Lipotopo in a natural setting and the bottom depicting scenes of his daily activities. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Italian Renaissance-era printmaking.