Cockaigne Collection

The Haywain or Tribulations of human life (Tapestry), ca 1550-1565. Creator: Brussels Manufactory (1515-1525)
The Haywain or Tribulations of human life (Tapestry), ca 1550-1565. Found in the collection of the Patrimonio Nacional, Madrid

The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1757: The Fortress of Cockaigne, 1757. Creator: Giuseppe Pozzi
The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1757: The Fortress of Cockaigne, 1757

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

Acedia (Sloth) From the series Seven Deadly Sins, 1557. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
Acedia (Sloth) From the series Seven Deadly Sins, 1557. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

The Harvesters, 1565. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
The Harvesters, 1565. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Title page Cvccagna capitolo nel qvale si descriuono
Title page of Cvccagna: capitolo nel qvale si descriuono le marauigliose cose, che si trouano nel paese di Cuccagna, Cvccagna: capitolo nel qvale si descriuono le marauigliose cose

Veduta della machina della coccagna sollennizare il
Veduta della machina della coccagna per sollennizare il giorno natalizio del nostro augustissimo imperatore regnante il di primo ottobre 1728, Collection of festival prints, Grado, Francesco de

The Land of Cockaigne
Breugel, Pieter, The Elder, called Peasant Bruegel (1525-1569). The Land of Cockaigne. Flemish art. Tempera

Venerable Idleness Queen Cockaigne fat woman seated
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Land Cockaigne 1570? Engraving first state three
Artokoloro

New entertaining Cockaigne, Gijsbert de Groot, Anonymous, c. 1800 - c. 1950

Luilekkerland, cockaigne, Attributed to Pieter van der Heyden, 1567-1600

LAND OF COCKAIGNE. Line engraving, 1567, by Pieter van der Heyden after the painting, 1567, by Peter Bruegel the Elder

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"Cockaigne: The Venerable Idleness and the Queen of Indulgence" Step into the whimsical world of Cockaigne, a land where idleness reigns supreme. In this enchanting realm, depicted in various artworks throughout history, one can find the embodiment of sloth and gluttony. Pieter Bruegel's masterpiece "Acedia (Sloth) From the series Seven Deadly Sins" transports us to an era when these vices were personified. Here, we witness a fat woman comfortably seated on a movable toilet chair, symbolizing the indulgent nature of Cockaigne. In "The Harvesters, " another iconic work by Bruegel, we catch a glimpse of this mythical land amidst scenes of rural life. As peasants laze about under shady trees and feast upon abundant food, it becomes evident that Cockaigne is no ordinary place but rather a utopia for those who embrace leisure over labor. The allure extends beyond paintings; it has inspired literature as well. The title page from Cvccagna capitolo nel qvale si descriuono hints at tales describing this fantastical paradise. Meanwhile, engravings like "Veduta della machina della coccagna sollennizare il" depict grand celebrations held in honor of Cockaigne's opulence. Throughout centuries, artists have continued to explore this captivating concept. Gijsbert de Groot's anonymous creation titled "New entertaining Cockaigne" offers fresh interpretations while still capturing its essence. Similarly, Pieter van der Heyden's attributed piece "Luilekkerland" immerses viewers in an alternate reality where pleasure knows no bounds. "The Land of Cockaigne, " as it is often referred to, has left an indelible mark on art history.