Luiheid (Pigritia Acedia) by Georg Pencz

Luiheid (Pigritia Acedia) 1539 - 1543

pencil drawn

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pencil drawing

coloured pencil

pen-ink sketch

pencil art

"Luiheid (Pigritia Acedia)" is a 16th-century engraving by German artist Georg Pencz, created between 1539 and 1543. The artwork depicts a winged female figure, representing Acedia, one of the seven deadly sins. This engraving shows Acedia as a sluggish and slothful figure standing with a small donkey, symbolizing her laziness and lack of motivation. This artwork is a fine example of German Renaissance engraving and is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum.