Gulzigheid Possibly 1670 - 1724

"Gulzigheid" (Gluttony), a satirical etching by Jacob Gole, depicts a man in a cap greedily consuming a sausage, while a caption in French describes his gluttonous act as a form of religious penance. The image is a visual commentary on human vices and was likely part of a series of prints exploring the seven deadly sins, a theme prevalent in art during the Baroque period. The use of etching, a popular technique at the time, allows for detailed rendering of the subject's expression and the textures of the sausage and clothing. This work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Gole's ability to capture the absurdity of human behavior through a combination of humor and sharp observation.