The Instruments of Human Sustenance (Humani Victus Instrumenta): Cooking 1569 - 1600

This 16th-century print by Giuseppe Arcimboldo, titled *The Instruments of Human Sustenance (Humani Victus Instrumenta): Cooking*, is a prime example of his signature style of "composite portraiture" that uses everyday objects to construct a human face. In this work, Arcimboldo uses a variety of kitchen utensils, cooking tools, and food preparation implements to create a detailed and comical portrait of a human figure. The work is a visual commentary on the importance of food and sustenance in human life, while also serving as a testament to Arcimboldo's masterful ability to manipulate form and perspective.