Sermon Sur L’abstinence 

"Sermon Sur L’abstinence" is a humorous oil painting by French artist Jehan Georges Vibert (1840-1902). The work depicts a cardinal seated in a luxurious setting, gesturing animatedly, while a monk diligently writes at a table laden with rich foods and wines. The scene likely mocks the hypocrisy of religious leaders preaching abstinence while indulging in luxurious delights, a theme often explored in Vibert's work. This genre painting, created in the style of the 19th-century academic art movement, captures a satirical commentary on the contradictions of faith and materialism.