Allegorie van de luiheid 1788

"Allegorie van de luiheid" (Allegory of Laziness) is a 1788 etching by Danish artist Christian Bernhard Rode (1725-1797). The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a man sleeping on the back of a donkey, symbolizing the vice of laziness. The man's relaxed posture and the donkey's weary form convey a sense of inaction and apathy. Rode's skillful use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and realism, making this a striking and thought-provoking depiction of the human condition.