Venerable Idleness, Queen of Cockaigne; a fat woman seated on a movable toilet chair being waited on and fed by seven women 1565

"Venerable Idleness, Queen of Cockaigne" (1565) by Nicolò Nelli is a satirical engraving that depicts a fat woman being pampered and waited on by seven other women. This scene, set in the mythical land of Cockaigne, a place of abundance and laziness, satirizes the indulgence and sloth of the wealthy. The image, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a biting commentary on societal expectations and the perils of idleness. The detailed composition and use of allegory make this engraving a fascinating example of 16th-century Italian art.