{"product_id":"avarice-and-minos-claude-gillot","title":"Avarice and Minos - Claude Gillot","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn etching by Claude Gillot, 'Avarice and Minos' depicts a scene from classical mythology, likely intended as a book illustration. The print features Minos overseeing the transport of souls, with Avarice struggling in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis etching by Claude Gillot (1673-1722), titled 'Avarice and Minos', presents a scene inspired by classical mythology. Gillot, a French painter, decorator, and printmaker, is known for his contributions to the development of the Rococo style. He often depicted theatrical and mythological subjects with a distinctive flair. This work likely served as an illustration for a book of fables, as indicated by the text above the image. The print depicts Minos, a king of Crete in Greek mythology, standing on the shore, overseeing the transport of souls across a body of water. Avarice, representing greed, is shown struggling in the water. The composition is filled with figures, some in a boat and others on the shore, set against a backdrop of a burning city. Gillot's use of fine lines and detailed figures creates a dynamic and engaging scene, typical of his illustrative style. The monochromatic palette adds to the dramatic effect, emphasising the contrast between light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/margaretha-van-clootwijk-born-about-1580-81-died-1662-michiel-jansz-van-mierevelt\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMargaretha van Clootwijk (born about 1580\/81, died 1662) - Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt — Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/james-delancey-gilbert-stuart\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJames DeLancey - Gilbert Stuart — Gilbert Stuart\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Gillot","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57816402821455,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57816407933263,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57816407966031,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57816407998799,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57816408031567,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Avarice-and-Minos_Poster_CompositorV1_1780024807315.jpg?v=1780076213","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/avarice-and-minos-claude-gillot","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}